Which glass is typically used for Martinis and similar cocktails?

Which glass is typically used for Martinis and similar cocktails?

• A. Martini glass
• B. Coupe
• C. Rocks glass
• D. Highball

Answer: (A)

Martinis and similar cocktails are typically served “up,” meaning chilled and without ice, in a stemmed glass with a wide, conical bowl. The design keeps the drink cold without diluting it, since you hold the glass by the stem rather than the bowl. The opening is wide enough to concentrate aromas and makes a simple garnish easy to present. Other glasses are suited to different styles—coupe for certain champagne or vintage-style cocktails, rocks for drinks served over ice, and highball for tall, diluted mixes—but for martinis the classic martini glass is the preferred choice.

Martinis and similar cocktails are typically served “up,” meaning chilled and without ice, in a stemmed glass with a wide, conical bowl. The design keeps the drink cold without diluting it, since you hold the glass by the stem rather than the bowl. The opening is wide enough to concentrate aromas and makes a simple garnish easy to present. Other glasses are suited to different styles—coupe for certain champagne or vintage-style cocktails, rocks for drinks served over ice, and highball for tall, diluted mixes—but for martinis the classic martini glass is the preferred choice.