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The right glass can take a cocktail from passable to pleasing. Luckily, when it comes to classics, most can be served in martini glasses. Of course, the beverage that tastes best in these sleek, sexy glasses is the one that inspired the cup’s design—the martini. It’s delicious in its simplicity, as it’s stirred with only three ingredients: gin and vermouth, and either olives or a lemon peel. Like the martini itself, martini glasses have evolved over the years, which, as design-obsessed shopping editors, we welcome.
A traditional martini glass boasts an iconic V-shape, but the conical base and wide, round rim make spills inevitable, which is when the coupe—a round shallow glass—is superior. These days, martinis are perfectly acceptable in both options, so glass-blowers, barware experts, and design enthusiasts have taken it upon themselves to spruce them up for a more contemporary approach to cocktails.
Ahead, we rounded up our top 10 picks from around the Internet, including famed glassware designer Estelle Colored Glass, Fortessa, and more. So if you want to dress up your bar cart or plan a soirée at home, these are the best martini glasses to get the job done. Did we mention that all of our favorite finds come in a set? So whether you want two or six, we’ve got you covered. Plus, plenty of these stylish sets are under $30, so there’s no need to go overboard with your spending.
As much as we love a traditional martini glass, we're always open to changing things up. Case in point: This set of four glasses, which feature a traditional wide-set shape up top atop a thick, stable base. No spills here.
These gently ribbed martini glasses come in four romantic hues, including amethyst pictured here. Plus, the rounded upper means you can wade through crowds, cheers, and just about anything else without losing half of your drink.
We love a classic crystal coupe, and this elegant find from famed glassware designer Schott Zwiesel is proof. These are no ordinary coupes, though. They're tempered, making them dishwasher-safe and break-resistant, which means you can serve guests without stressing at your next big night in.
For an even more traditional martini-friendly set of stemware, this Lenox glass is one of our favorites. It features a narrow shape and a long, skinny stem, giving it an elegant and sophisticated feel when it's filled with the crisp—albeit strong—cocktail. Finish it off with a few olives on a cocktail pick.
Though we wouldn't recommend a colored glass for bright drinks like Palomas or cosmopolitans, we're all for a minty-hued find for clear cocktails. After stirring your martini, pour it into these six glasses and enjoy. We guarantee that more than a few people will ask where they're from.
This set of four Jupiter martini glasses is another conversation-starter that we're admittedly a little obsessed with. From the smokey color (it's also available in blush pink and clear) to the textured design, these glasses are some of our favorites. Perhaps because they're inspired by Parisian flea markets, but who knows?
Designed in collaboration with French-American homeware designer Sophie Lou Jacobsen, these cool martini glasses are an instant favorite. If you're wondering about the name, you may want to take a peak at furniture maker Ettore Sottsass's 1967 colorful Totem collection, which is on display at The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.
The same French-American designer who co-created the glasses above also made this stylish set, which may look delicate, but is dishwasher safe. It also includes two stainless steel garnish skewers.
A unique take on a classic martini glass, this set is delicately etched in a design that's meant to mimic the gothic skylines in Scotland's oldest cities. That said, they're made in Germany using a new technology that removes the lead traditionally found in glassware and replacing it with titanium and zirconium, resulting in much stronger glasses.
We never thought we'd see a set of tortoise-shell cocktail essentials, but here we are. Unlike many martini glass sets we've come across, this one comes with a matching cocktail shaker and copper lid. After all, you can't have martini glasses as cool as these without a matching shaker to complete the look.
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