Martini Glasses

It’s been said that the wide brim of the martini glass creates greater surface tension in the alcohol, bringing out the aromas of the gin or vodka in the cocktail. The stem of the glass is also important. Holding the glass by the stem rather than the bowl keeps the martini ice cold and prevents the hand from warming the glass and thereby warming the drink. The look of the glass, however, is the thing that most people recognize. Martini glasses give drinkers a feeling of sophistication and excitement. In fact, there are entire bars dedicated to martini cocktails, focusing solely on this showy yet classy drink.