21 of the prettiest highball gin glasses to transform your gin and tonic

Did you know that before the copa glass became the fashionable gin vessel of the moment, the tall highball glass was the traditional choice for a G&T?

In fact, many of the original gin cocktails, such as the Gin Fizz and the Tom Collins, were designed to be consumed in a long, tall glass. (Fun fact: a true ‘highball’ cocktail is one that contains just the spirit and a fizzy mixer, like gin and ginger ale or tonic water.)

Why is the highball glass such a great choice for your gin and tonic? Well, the long, narrow shape allows space for plenty of ice (essential for keeping your drink cooler for longer) as well as plenty of non-alcoholic mixers. The smaller surface area will also help keep your carbonated drinks fizzy for longer.

(Oh, and in case in case you’re wondering what the difference is between a highball - or hi-ball - and a Collins glass is, the answer is: not much! Technically, a highball glass is a little bit shorter and narrower than a Collins glass.)

Science aside, a tall highball glass looks super elegant when you’re serving up a long, cool drink. So we’ve hunted down twnety-one of the most fabulous tall gin glasses on the high street and online - happy shopping!

20 of the best highball gin glasses

Pack of 4 Lustre Highball Glasses
£16, Dunelm

‘Utility’ Sapphire Highball Glasses x 2
£30, LSA International

“Hidden Utopia” Pink and Blue Highball Glass
£10, John Lewis & Partners

Swarovski Crystal ‘Glitz’ Highball Glass
£39, Dartington Crystal

Pack of 6 Bormioli Rocco Romantic Pink Highball Glasses
£21.99, Rinkit.com

Gold Honeycomb Highball Glass
£12, Trouva

Set of four ‘Senna’ flute glasses
£32, Anthropologie

Set of four ‘Blue Breeze’ Tumblers
£49, Nordic House

Boston Coloured Highball Glass in Rose Pink
£13.50, Villeroy & Boch

Onyx Green Crocodile Textured Highball Glass
£6, John Lewis & Partners

Tiki Highball Glass
£3.99, UrbanBar

Set of four lavender highball glasses
£20, Dibor

Set of four gold-rimmed highball glasses
£14, Dunelm

Bubble glass tall tumblers, set of four
£42, Nordic House

Set of four ‘Timeless’ Hiball gin glasses
£6, George at Asda
Best value

Set of four ‘Diamond Pink’ highball glasses
£20, Dibor

Personalised “Gin Connoisseur” Hi-ball Glass
£22, Becky Broome

Tall Tom Collins Cocktail Glass
£8.99 for pack of 6, DrinkStuff

Pink & Purple Swirl Collins Glasses
£16.70, Etsy

Engraved Floral Hi-ball Glass
£8, Emma Britton

Set of six multi-coloured highball glasses
£10.90, LAV on amazon