Riedel Drink Specific Glassware Nick & Nora Cocktail Glass 2 Count (Pack of 1)

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It’s your choice! Traditionally, a martini is made with gin, and purists would agree. You can, however, opt for vodka or a split-base martini. During at-home testing, we discovered that this glass was quite large for a single martini. At more than 11 ounces of capacity, you could realistically fit a double in there. If you're a fan of a full serving of olives in your glass, the larger capacity of this glass allows for a full bounty of brine and olive. The extra-large feel of the glass might not be a bonus for you if you like a drink that hews more closely to traditional volumes. Just keep in mind that the eye-catching design can come at a cost, as the long stem is more prone to breaking. In keeping with the old-school coupe shape, these glasses are quite small, holding just over 4 ounces each. That's enough volume for a decent-sized martini, but instead of making a double, you're going to have to mix a second when you finish the first.

This Schott Zwiesel glass channels the classic design of a V-shaped martini glass with a contemporary approach. The bowl of the glass is suspended on a whisper-thin stem, with an angular lip to prevent sloshing or spilling. While the glass has an elongated, sophisticated silhouette, it’s dishwasher-safe and constructed from chip-resistant glassware that offers gorgeous clarity. Audrey Saunders, a protégé of DeGroff, spread the glass to other bars, and it became a key part of the glassware at her own bar, Pegu Club in New York City. Saunders served classic martinis in the glass, attempting to break preconceptions that larger drinks are better. Other bars followed her lead, including Please Don't Tell and Death & Co., both in the East Village in Manhattan. [1] The innovative Highball Glass of the functional glass collection Riedel Bar is specially made for the standard ice cube as well as the large format ice.There are two ways: First, keep a martini glass in your fridge. Alternatively, while you’re building your martini in a shaker or mixing tin, fill your martini glass with ice to chill it. We loved the durability of these glasses and the fact that they're dishwasher safe, too. And the glass is small enough that garnishes perch perfectly on the edge.

In our tests, we particularly loved how the curved shape of the glass makes it easy to walk around with the drink; there's less of a risk of spilling over like the typical v-shaped martini glass. We like that it's practical, sturdy, and dishwasher-safe, all while retaining a classic and nostalgic feel. We felt this particular iteration of the coupe glass to be an excellent entry-level option because it's sturdy, heavy, and affordable, with a design that's welcoming without being overly fussy. Plus, with a 7-ounce capacity, the coupes feature a standard lip and solid pressed glass construction. The glass held a generous 6 ounces (7 technically, with room for a wash line). Most martini glasses are made from glass or crystal. Plastic stemware is not ideal for martinis. Glass martini glasses are more common and usually less expensive. Crystal can be spun very thin, which makes for stemware with an elegant and luxurious look and feel — a thin edge can also make the spirit’s subtle flavors easier to notice. With a curved silhouette and an elongated lip, these glasses are a top choice for bartenders, as the liquid is less likely to spill in the glass. They're also machine-made, which means they're inexpensive, and you can see a slight seam, but they're still good quality. For my money, I would never want to drink a martini out of anything but a coupe glass," says Jordan Johnson, head bartender at The Register. "As a bartender who is always thinking about the beauty of the finished product, the coupe glass affords a smooth curvature in its lines as well as a slightly tapered mouth. This gives you the ability to position the garnish closer to the center of the glass, which keeps all aromatic elements of the garnish closer to home."Kate Dingwall is an experienced wine and spirits writer with a concerningly large glassware collection. She loves a Gibson martini. As you can probably guess, the most common material for a martini glass is, err, glass. There are many different formulations that vary in strength and price, however, so not every type of glass is the same. And then there's crystal, a special form of glass made with added minerals that give it extra strength and sparkle. While crystal is pricier than regular glass, it’s sturdier and will last longer. Other martini "glasses" can be made of more unusual materials like plastic, steel, or ceramic.