star overall rating after more than 5,000 reviewers have weighed in, many of whom claimed they’re “perfect” for mixed drinks. If you'll be pulling your highballs out on special occasions only, hand-washing won't matter as much. While one reviewer mentioned that “they are heavy,” the textured surface makes the glasses “very easy to hold. We have a lot of drinking glasses and tumblers to choose from, whether you fancy a serving tray of ice-cold lemonade for your guests on a hot afternoon or getting a quick drink of milk from the fridge for yourself. Unlike most of the options on this list, the glasses taper in ever-so-slightly at the top — but they’ll still work great for highball recipes.

Plastic Glasses | Reusable and Disposable | Range of Styles Plastic Glasses | Reusable and Disposable | Range of Styles

Waterford may be the gold standard for crystal glassware, but if you don’t have the budget for one of its mainline pieces, check out the Marquis by Waterford line. A little expensive, but they are for my wife on our 15th anniversary (the crystal anniversary) which is why I didn’t mind spending a bit more for some nice crystal drinkware. For a bartender-approved pick, we recommend the tried-and-true Riedel Drink Specific Glassware Highball Glass.Some of the high end reusable polycarbonate plastic glasses are as good as the glass counterparts but with all the benefits of plastic. Crystal is clearer and more durable than standard glass — and when the light hits it just right, it sparkles, too. That said, the wider mouth of these glasses allow your nose to absorb more nuances, such as juniper and citrus in gin or agave notes in tequila. Sometimes crystal and hand-painted glasses add some sparkle to a special occasion, but just make sure you factor the cleaning method into your selection.

Highball Glasses, Tested and Reviewed The 5 Best Highball Glasses, Tested and Reviewed

This highball glass from their Big Top collection features vertical fluting around the exterior of the glass and a gently inwardly sloped base. These are gorgeous, slim glasses that do a beautiful job of showcasing the drink and amplifying the aromas and subtleties of a highball. We observed that, while you can certainly drink carbonated beverages from this glass, its curved shape doesn’t retain the carbonation of a drink as well as a traditional highball glass.The manufacturer doesn’t indicate how to wash the glass between uses, but since it’s made of crystal, it’s safer to wash it by hand. Quite a few rungs above a disposable party cup, the glasses look and feel similar to actual glass — “I love the weight and feel of the glass in my hand,” one reviewer wrote, “[it] weighs almost as much as real glass. These crystal highball glasses have a band around the bottom with a raised diamond design that not only looks pretty, but several reviewers have reported it offers a secure hold, too. Not only is durable Tritan scratch-, chip-, and shatter-resistant, it also is dishwasher safe and can look deceptively like glass. Please view the video below which highlights some of the differences between some of our plastic glasses.