Cocktail Glass

The classic cocktail glass consists of a wide, shallow, inverted cone fixed onto a stem, forming a Y-shape when seen from the side. The stem enables the user to hold the glass without allowing the heat from their hand to affect the temperature of the drink, particularly important for drinks such as Martinis, which should remain cold.

A standard cocktail (or Martini) glass holds approximately 140 ml (5 fl oz), and is used for recipes such as: