The martini, one of America's most beloved cocktails, has been the subject of experimentation through most of its history. Over the last few years, literally hundreds of new martini recipes have surfaced. And the same goes for the glassware they are poured in. Let's take a look at the five most popular styles of martini glasses...
Martini glasses are usually sold in sets of four. The traditional stemmed glass with circular base and funnel shaped container is the most well known vessel. But new styles are hitting the market fast and furious, almost as rapidly as new martini recipes. Here are five of the best sellers:
Thick Stemmed Martini Glasses
These glasses shatter the myth that you can only drink a martini from a thin stemmed glass.
In fact, one of the criticisms of thin stemmed glasses is they are easily knocked over. Not so with this variety. The cylinder shaped stem is very sturdy on its feet, so to speak. The stems are made from frosted glass, giving it a classy, retro look.
Hand Painted
A nod to creative individuality, hand painted martini glasses are the latest rage. You can order them customized with a specific pattern, or choose from the many renderings that have already been created.
While the paint itself is usually quite durable, we recommend hand washing these glasses and not running them through the dishwasher. Better to be safe than sorry!
Acrylic Light Up Glasses
These are perfect for a martini party that lasts well after dark. These nifty glasses are made from heavy duty acrylic, so they are practically indestructible. Each glass has a battery operated light in the base that projects different colors upward into your drink.
We've found the batteries to be long lasting, but when they run out of steam, they are inexpensive and easy to replace.
Personalized Martini Glasses
Specialty online retailers catering to the martini crowd will personalize a set of glasses for you. The verbiage you choose is embossed onto the glass and will withstand dishwasher temperatures, but for safety reasons we suggest hand washing. There's no sense personalizing a glass if the verbiage washes off, right?
Stainless Steel
These glasses look like the traditional stemmed martini glass, except they are crafted from stainless steel. This provides an elegant, retro look with two added benefits. First, they are exceptionally durable so you won't have to worry about over zealous drinkers. Further, the stainless steel helps keep the drink cold, a big plus in warmer weather.
Summary
Martini glass styles are just as varied as recipes for the classic cocktail itself. Have a little fun looking at the various styles and suit one to match your own individual personality!
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