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No stylish bar cart or buzzing soirée is complete without a set (or two) of the best cocktail glasses. You see, even though the type of glass has no bearing on a beverage’s taste, sipping a Manhattan out of a water cup or a Paloma from a coupe can ruin the experience of a carefully crafted cocktail.

There’s something charming about each drink belonging to a specific glass that makes us excited to invest in at least a few options. Plus, if Mad Men has taught us anything, it’s that cocktail culture has evolved in such a way that allows for thousands of styles—which is music to our ears.

So if you have a party coming up and are eager to serve your signature cocktails in elegant glassware, you’ve come to the right place. Consider this your guide to redecorating your bar cart without having to do one minute’s worth of research. Otherwise, if you’re starting from scratch, you’ll be happy to know that you don’t need hundreds of glasses on hand, you only really need three types. Start with tall highballs, flutes, and tumblers. Luckily, you can serve plenty of the most common (and delicious) cocktails in any of those three options.

Ahead, we've rounded up our favorite finds that are as functional as they are fashionable. From break, chip, and scratch-resistant rectangular Champagne flutes to sky-blue acrylic tumblers, below are the best cocktail glasses on the market no matter how you take your drink.

A unique take on the classic Champagne flute, these Schott Zwiesel-designed glasses may look delicate, but they won't break, chip, or scratch. Need we say more?

The great thing about classic tumblers is that they're versatile. You can serve everything from iced tea to whiskey in these beautiful baby blue glasses. Plus, a set of four is on sale for less than $10.

Everything feels more luxe when it's iridescent. Case in point: These lustrous coupes with a glossy gold-toned rim.

A no-fuss highball is a must when it comes to outfitting your bar cart, and this set of six from Faircraft is an easy option. They're dishwasher-safe, too.

It's all in the details, right? These Fiore coupe glasses are hand-cut with lead-free crystal to make any cocktail—especially Champagne-based ones—even more elegant. And they look just as beautiful without a cocktail.

You may not be breaking out these Viski crystal highball glasses out for your classic two-ingredient cocktail, but you may want to because they're so fun. Not only are they easy to grab, but they look also like works of art.

Technically, these are wine glasses, but that doesn't mean you can't use them for your go-to cocktail. Additionally, they come in multiple sizes making them ideal for just about any drink you desire.

Set these delicate highballs down carefully because the base is more narrow than the glass. That said, we're willing to take the risk since they're so unique. In short, they'd fit right in on a stylish home bar.

If you're going to knock back a martini, you have to do it in style. That's what James Bond taught us. Our favorite glass? The Leon from Crate & Barrel. It's simple yet graceful just like its namesake cocktail.

Margaritas are the most commonly made cocktails. Whether it's because they're light and refreshing or incredibly easy to prepare, they're a fan-favorite for a reason.

The best glass for cocktails is a tumbler, which is a solid multi-tasking option. You can use it for quite a few drinks including whiskey sours, Manhattans, and cosmopolitans.

Jessica Cherner is House Beautiful's Associate Shopping Editor and a subscriber to cocktail culture. She has searched high and low for the best (and most affordable) glasses the Internet has to offer so that you can take a sip that's as stylish as it is guilt-free.