Hand Painted Blue Ceramic Shot Glasses, Set of Four at 2 oz Each

Four ceramic shot glasses, 2 oz apiece, painted by hand by Mexican artisans in a blue lace pattern drawn from the Talavera pottery tradition. Because each one is painted individually, no two carry exactly the same brushwork.

Ceramic behaves differently from glass here: it is opaque, it holds a chill, and it has a weight that makes a small pour feel considered rather than hurried. The 2 oz size is right for tequila, mezcal or any spirit served neat.

Set out on a home bar they read as objects rather than barware, and the four of them together cover a small gathering. They are durable, safe for drinking from, and finished in a blue that carries well against wood, tile or a dark countertop.