Posts Tagged ‘martini glasses

It seems that cocktail glasses are quickly becoming a popular addition to many homes these days. Their usefulness, on top of their styles, makes them favored among anyone looking for a little extra class.

All lovers of a good cocktail know the appealing shape of martini glasses that brightens all party atmospheres. They have the unique cone-shaped bowl with a high, long stem. The lovley shape of this glassware makes it one of the most well-known and recognizable types of glassware in any bar on the planet. Because the glass has a tall stem, your hand does not come in contact with the bowl, therefore the drink can retain its cool temperature and drink’s properties are not affected by your body heat. This provides a better drinking experience overall.

Over time, Martini has become one of the most loved mixed alcoholic beverages with both the sexes. The drink comes with its own folklore and there is no definite story behind its origin. It is a cocktail made of unequal portion of gin and dry vermouth with either a dash of lemon or olive green and is said to have been named as Martini after the company of Martini & Rossi. This beverage is served chilled in a conical-stemmed glass which is now dubbed as the martini glass.

A cocktail that is served chilled in the long stemmed Martini glasses with gin or vodka on vermouth is very much a crowd popular mixed alcoholic beverage called Martini. This particular drink is mostly served with a garnish of olive or a big lemon.