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).

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. It's always a good idea to pour a cold drink into a cold glass. While making your martini in a shaker or mixing glass, add a scoop of ice to the glass to let it chill. Then, discard the ice before straining the drink into the glass. Alternatively, store a few glasses in your fridge to keep them cold and handy at all times. Kate Dingwallis a freelance writer whose work focuses on food, drinks, and travel. She is based in Toronto and holds a Wine & Spirits Education Trust Level III qualification. She loves a good martini. 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. Kate Dingwall is an experienced wine and spirits writer with a concerningly large glassware collection. She loves a Gibson martini.

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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. These 8-ounce glasses also come in an embossed box, making them perfect for gifting to the martini lover in your life who appreciates a stemless glass. But for the purist, the design of this is a bit too unorthodox.

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. 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.At Cumbria Crystal, you will discover a collection of crystal Martini glasses that go the extra mile to achieve luxury, durability and versatility. Carefully crafted by our team of Lakes-based artisans, we painstakingly craft the finest lead crystal and sands to produce drinkware of the utmost clarity and luminance. Flexible, fashionable and thoughtfully designed. 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. Just keep in mind that the eye-catching design can come at a cost, as the long stem is more prone to breaking. Our at-home tester noted that while testing this nearly 8-ounce glass with a traditional martini recipe, it looked a little sparse with just 4 ounces in it. (But perhaps you need an excuse to make a double martini!) While testing, the glass felt luxurious in the hand—the extra-long stem felt akin to a Zalto wine glass. Our tester found this coupe, designed by renowned bartender Rémy Savage, to be a showstopper and like something out of a "Mad Men" scene. It's truly an elegant, celebratory glass that feels like it's made for a special occasion.