If you’ve ever sipped a martini at your favourite cocktail venue or restaurant you’ve probably done so using martini cocktail glasses, these elegant shapely glasses are a staple for memorable cocktail evenings and also suit a variety of delicious concoctions.
We’ve recently pieced together beautiful new collections of glassware and in doing so have three new martini cocktail glasses to unveil, perfect for seasonal hosting and beyond.
Shape & history
The shape is clearly the biggest difference between a martini cocktail glass and traditional wine glass, there is always a wide round edge to be found, interestingly this is a design feature that was brought about to let the drinker enjoy the aroma of the beverage making it easier for placing the drink underneath noses. The long stem is not only a lovely visual design but means the contents don’t warm from hands. The shape tends to straight edge taper, in many cases conically, but also a rounded taper is very popular. Undoubtedly, it’s an unforgettable shape and became iconic with the rise of the cocktail. Anyone else thirsty? Onwards to the drinks!
Which drinks to serve in them?
The martini cocktail glass should serve a Martini, of course, but can be used for a variety of other cocktails. Notably the Manhattan, Negroni, Cosmopolitan, Gimlet, Pisco Sour, Sidecar and more. It should be said that there are no hard rules, and preference is in the eye of the creator.
The Melbury martini cocktail glasses come in two shades, this is the smoke option which will suit those looking for neutrality and elegance in equal measure. The sultry tint is artfully crafted throughout the stem from base to saucer. The glass is made using a delicate mouthblown technique, and benefits from a rounded design that’s curvacious and effortlessly chic. The perfect accompaniment to a seasonal dinner party, drinks or simply a solo aperitif.
Our Melbury cocktail glass in amber offers a subtle caramel and amber colouring that transitions into a clear, glass glaze throughout the stem from base to saucer. The distinct amber tinted finish brings a unique and memorable sense of style to any table or indeed event. Carefully crafted from fine mouthblown glass, the rounded shape is a crowd pleaser. These sophisticated glasses will add a sense of modernity and chic to your event and beyond.
Inject glamour and sophistication with Coniston classic martini cocktail glasses. This model knows what it is and holds firm with its impressive enduring style. Your event, seasonal or otherwise, will be well served by this timeless mouthblown glass. The cocktail glass is decorated with soft and subtle detailed grooves surrounding its edges to spark conversation and keeps the glass interesting, year after year.
Whether it’s just a small gathering or a larger get together our small martini cocktail glass collection will suit this winter’s sparkling social season. Our entire glassware ranges, including Melbury, Coniston, Olton and Pebley offer elegant yet affordable styles that are enduring in shape and shade.
