Piggybacking on the hovering reputation of the Martini, the traditional, V-shaped cocktail glass—as soon as loathed for its impractical, begging-to-spill form—has discovered new followers. Happily, enhancements have been made, from ergonomically curved rims to outsized bowls that needn’t be crammed to the brim. Iconic in model and undeniably beautiful, these glasses add immediate class to the house bar.
Excessive Martini Glass
Although Riedel could focus on wine glasses, in recent times the corporate has expanded its focus to incorporate cocktail-specific glassware. And the Martini glass from their Excessive assortment embodies that customized method. Standing slightly below 7 inches and holding almost 9 ounces, the glass roughly represents the textbook model. However the barely curved lip on the bowl permits for fewer spills and a extra ergonomic sip. $55/set of two, riedel.com
America ’20s Small Martini Glass
Leaning into Jazz Age, speakeasy vibes, these petite glasses, measuring 6 inches excessive and holding a splash over 5 ounces, make for stylish, fun-sized cocktails. Made by historic Italian glassmaker Bormioli Rocco from lead-free, ultra-clear Star Glass, the trendy set is economical sufficient to pour drinks for the entire jazz membership. $39.99/set of 4, bormioliroccous.com
Class Martini Glass
A part of the aptly named Class Assortment from historic Irish crystal makers Waterford, the Class Martini Glass lowers the middle of gravity with a brief stem. Nevertheless it ups the model with a gently skinny bowl terminating in a deep-V plunge. The handmade crystal glasses measure lower than 5 inches excessive and maintain 10.7 ounces. $120/set of two, waterford.com
Fiore Martini Glass
Created from lead-free crystal at a Slovenian glassworks, the hand-cut Fiore Martini glasses carry an air of timeless sophistication. The glass stands virtually 8 inches excessive, and the marginally elongated, tapered bowl holds 7 1/2 ounces. $179.95/set of 4, williams-sonoma.com
Lillian Tall Martini Glass
Up the drama and take your cocktail sky excessive with this extra-tall Martini glass from British designer William Yeoward’s American Bar assortment. With an elongated stem, the handmade crystal glass measures 11 inches tall and holds 7 ounces. Simply watch your elbows. $85 every, scullyandscully.com
Bar Tradition Martini Glass
Outsized and ultra-chic, this up to date tackle the cocktail glass from London-based design studio LSA Worldwide makes for a real assertion serve. Handmade with mouth-blown glass, the items measure 7 3/4 inches excessive and 5 inches huge, with a protracted, delicate stem supporting the 9-ounce bowl. $140/set of two, lsa-international.com
