# Stone-Made Cocktail Accessories These Soapstone Shot Glasses are Freezable and Microwave Safe By Jana Pijak | Published 2014-09-22 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soapstone-shot-glasses References: [fancy](http://fancy.com/things/475206692376677373/SPARQ-Soapstone-Tulip-Shot-Glass-Set) & [store.sparqhome](http://store.sparqhome.com/products/Details.aspx?p=856&c=83&g=) These soapstone shot glasses from [Fancy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/craize) may remind one of tropical beach vacations or natural stoneware from animated series, The Flintstones. The compact cocktail accessories are naturally crafted and can be frozen, ensuring your drink stays cool and refreshing during a hot summer day. The glasses chill their liquid drink contents without altering the taste or properties of one's drink like a [cube of ice](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sphere-ice-makers) would. In addition to their frozen functions, the shot glasses can also be heated and are microwave safe. This heatproof design feature makes them perfect for drinks like Japanese sake or [alcoholic coffee shooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/schneaky-espresso-martini). Whatever your preference, these soapstone shot glasses are sure to make any event that much more enjoyable. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.3/10 - Popularity: 3% | Activity: 28% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Drinking](https://www.trendhunter.com/drinking) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Natural Cocktail Accessories:** The use of natural materials in cocktail accessories is a trending innovative opportunity for sustainable and eco-friendly solutions. - **Multi-functional Drinkware:** Multi-functional drinkware such as soapstone shot glasses that can be used for both hot and cold drinks offers a disruptive innovation opportunity for the beverage industry. - **Handcrafted Drinkware:** Handcrafted drinkware provides a unique and personalized experience for customers, allowing for a premium and exclusive product offering. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Beverage Industry:** The beverage industry can benefit from producing and offering innovative and multi-functional drinkware adding value to the overall customer experience. - **Kitchen Supplies Industry:** Manufacturers in the kitchen supplies industry can explore using natural materials to craft eco-friendly drinkware for conscious and environmentally aware customers. - **Luxury Goods Industry:** The luxury goods industry can tap into the demand for bespoke and high-end, handcrafted drinkware, offering consumers a unique and premium personal experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Festive Titanium Shot Glasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/idea-sekikawa-design.md) - [Libation-Cooling Glasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diamas.md) - [Stylish Ice Molds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cocktail-ice-sets.md) - [Dedicated Craft Cocktail Glasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hybrid-cocktail-glass.md) - [Five-Sided Unique Whiskey Glasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unique-whiskey-glass.md) - [Self-Measuring Cocktail Glasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elevated-craft-hybrid-cocktail-glass.md) - [Brutalist-Inspired Artful Glassware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/martini-shot-glass.md) - [Stackable Minimalist Glassware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aeris-doublewalled-glassware.md) - [Tequila Shot Glass Boards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tequila-shot-glass-board.md)