Plastic Shot Glasses for Events, Bars and Functions

Event planners, bars and caterers need disposable shot glasses that look like glass, survive the floor and price out cheaply per unit. Our 65ml acrylic tasting cup doubles as a clear shooter glass.

The right cup, in three steps

• Measure — portion size and volume per serve.
• Match — pick the cup below that fits the volume and the job.
• Order — add to basket or request a bulk quote for carton pricing.

Product	Unit price
Tasting Cup / Clear Shot Glass 50-65ml (acrylic)	R2.70	View
250ml Rummer Tumbler (natural)	R1.90	View

Prices are per unit before carton discounts. Request a quote for wholesale carton pricing.

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When a shot glass is really a sampling cup

Events, bars and tasting stations all need a small disposable vessel that looks deliberate rather than improvised. The 65ml acrylic tasting cup is the default: clear enough to show the product, food-grade for drinks and spirits, and consistent enough to double as a shot measure. At carton volumes it costs cents per unit, which changes the maths for one-off events.

Matching the vessel to the serve

A standard spirit measure sits comfortably in the 50–65ml range with room for ice and mixers. For larger serves, the 250ml disposable tumbler covers cocktails and soft drinks. For measured dosing behind the bar – syrups, liqueurs, bitters – the 50ml clear measuring cup keeps pours consistent without extra equipment.

Presentation and brand perception

The vessel is part of the experience. A clear, well-made cup makes a tasting feel considered; a stack of mismatched cups cheapens it. Bars running events or brands running activations use the 65ml tasting cup precisely because it presents the drink properly and photographs well – a detail that matters for social media coverage.

Sizing your order to the event

Estimate guests, multiply by serves per guest, then round up to carton quantities. Because these are stocked lines, you can order for a specific event without committing to a full distribution run. See the sampling cups range for sizes and carton pricing.

Sizing to the pour

Behind a bar, the vessel should match the measure. A 65ml cup comfortably holds a standard spirit measure plus ice and a mixer; a 50ml cup suits straight measures and dosing syrups; a 250ml tumbler covers longer drinks. Using the 65ml acrylic tasting cup as the standard bar measure keeps pours consistent without an extra jigger in the workflow.

Stocking for events and peak nights

Events and peak nights spike cup consumption sharply. Estimate covers, multiply by serves per cover, add a buffer, and round up to cartons. Because the 250ml tumbler and 50ml measuring cup are stocked lines, a late order does not mean an improvised solution.

Hygiene and speed of service

Disposable vessels remove the wash-up bottleneck that slows bars at peak. No glass breakage, no running out of clean glassware mid-shift, and no risk of a chipped rim in a customer’s hand. For activations and outdoor events without glass washing facilities, the sampling cups range is the practical answer.

Making the sampling feel premium

Clear, well-made cups change how a tasting or event reads. The 65ml acrylic cup presents drinks cleanly and photographs well, which matters for events where coverage is part of the return. It is a small per-unit cost for a materially better guest experience.

Quoting events and regular supply

Whether it is a single activation or a standing bar supply, the order plan is the same: covers, serves per cover, buffer, cartons. A quote with your event date and volumes confirms stock and delivery timing, and for venues that reorder monthly, the team can help set a repeat order that keeps the bar stocked without last-minute runs.

Frequently asked questions

Is the 65ml acrylic cup really a shot glass?

Yes — it is a clear, single-use acrylic vessel in the shooter range (50-65ml). It reads as glass without the breakage risk of real glass at events.

How many shot glasses per carton?

Carton quantities are on the product page. For wedding and function volumes, request a bulk quote.

Are they suitable for alcoholic drinks?

The acrylic is food-grade and BPA-free, safe for beverage service. Confirm your specific beverage with the quote team if needed.

Browse the full sampling cups and measuring cups range, or request a bulk quote — we reply within one business day.