Cocktail & Martini Glasses
Cocktail and martini glasses are stemmed glasses used for shaken and stirred cocktails in bars, hotels and restaurants, with the classic martini cone shape typically holding 15-25cl to keep chilled drinks cold without a warming hand around the bowl. The key buying consideration is stem length (keeping hand heat away from the drink) balanced against stability, since narrow-footed martini glasses are more prone to tipping than a wider-based coupe. “Martini glasses” and “cocktail glasses” are both high-demand buyer terms.
Key specifications
Cocktail and martini glasses are grouped by bowl style: the classic V-shaped martini cone at 15-25cl and the shallow, rounded coupe, both stemmed so the hand stays off the bowl and the drink stays chilled without ice. The martini cone shows off a clean garnish but its narrow foot tips more easily than a wider, more stable coupe, so a weighted base helps behind a busy bar. A 15-20cl capacity holds a standard cocktail measure plus the dilution from shaking or stirring without the drink warming in an oversized bowl. Toughened rims and bases add durability for high-volume bar use, while fine lead-free crystal is chosen for fine-dining cocktail service where clarity leads. Ranges are glasswasher-safe and used across cocktail bars, hotels, restaurants and events.
Cocktail & Martini Glasses — FAQs
What size is a standard martini glass?
Most commercial martini glasses hold 15-20cl, enough for a standard cocktail measure plus dilution from shaking or stirring without the drink warming too quickly in an oversized bowl.
Why do martini glasses have long stems?
The long stem lets the server or drinker hold the glass without warming the bowl with body heat, which matters for cocktails served chilled with no ice, like a classic martini.
Are cocktail glasses toughened for bar use?
Many commercial cocktail glass ranges now use toughened glass at the rim and base for durability behind a busy bar, though premium crystal cocktail glassware for fine-dining bars may remain untoughened for clarity.