Cocktail Candles

Real glassware, filled by hand: espresso martini, margarita, mint mojito, strawberry rosé, a plain martini glass and an elegant black heart coupe. The stem is the point — these stand up on a bar cart or a kitchen shelf looking like a drink someone poured and forgot, which is exactly the reaction most people buy them for.

They make a natural housewarming present, a bachelorette table or a gift for whoever hosts. A stemmed vessel is top-heavy once lit, so keep it on a flat surface well away from an edge and trim the wick before every burn; the care and wax removal guide covers both. Should a glass tip onto upholstery, this is the fix.