Hosting Thanksgiving and wondering which glasses you need? A thoughtful Thanksgiving table setting starts with the right glasses for your gathering. From water at every seat to wine, cocktails, and mocktails, these five Luigi Bormioli designs help you build your glassware selection around the drinks you’ll serve.
1. Start with Water Glasses at Every Seat
Water glasses are the foundation of your Thanksgiving table. Set one at each place, whether your guests enjoy wine, cocktails, or alcohol-free drinks.
The Top Class Water Drinking Glasses combine minimalist lines, brilliant SON.hyx® crystal, and fine rims. Their thin base and lightweight feel make them comfortable to hold as conversation lingers. Available in a set of six, they simplify your Thanksgiving table setting and complement taller wine glasses.
Keep a pitcher of still or sparkling water nearby for easy refills.
2. Choose White Wine Glasses for Chardonnay
Chardonnay is a classic companion to roast turkey and buttery mashed potatoes. Choose a white wine glass that gives its aromas room to develop.
The Talismano Chardonnay White Wine Glass has a lightweight feel and a flat-based bowl designed to encourage aromatic expression. Its contemporary profile adds elegance without overwhelming the place setting.
3. Add Red Wine Glasses for Pinot Noir
Pinot Noir pairs beautifully with roast turkey and mushroom stuffing. For a holiday dinner worth savoring, serve it in a Sapientia Burgundy Glass. Its generous, rounded bowl gives the wine’s layered aromas room to unfold.
Mouth-blown with an exceptionally slender stem, delicate bowl, and ultra-thin rim, it feels almost weightless in the hand, making fine wine the focus of your Thanksgiving gathering.
4. Set Out Flutes for a Sparkling Welcome
Planning a Prosecco toast? Have sparkling wine glasses ready where you welcome guests, keeping the dining table clear until dinner.
The Optica Prosecco Flute adds festive detail with optical texture that catches the light and gives the sparkling wine visual dimension.
Chill your bottles ahead of time so you can join the conversation when guests arrive.
5. Use Highball Glasses for Cocktails and Mocktails
Thanksgiving cocktails and mocktails deserve their own place in the drinks plan. Choose highball glasses for tall drinks made with ice and mixers, such as a cranberry ginger cocktail or alcohol-free apple cider fizz.
The Bach Beverage Highball Glass offers a 16.25-ounce capacity and a faceted design that catches the light. There’s room for ice, bubbles, and an apple slice or rosemary garnish.
Set these glasses beside your drinks station so guests can enjoy a seasonal refreshment before dinner.
How Many Glasses Do You Need for Thanksgiving?
Count one water glass per guest, then enough wine glasses for those drinking wine. If you’re serving both reds and whites, provide separate glasses when guests will taste both. Count flutes and highballs according to your welcome drinks and cocktail plans, and keep a few spares ready.
For the table setting, place the water glass above the knife, with the wine glass slightly to its right. Bring out additional glasses as needed.
Thoughtful Thanksgiving hosting starts with a place for everyone and a glass chosen for what they enjoy.
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*Please enjoy alcoholic beverages responsibly.
