Looking for specific Martini glass

[borderline]

When I was in California, I had a Martini in a glass that solved the basic problem of the martini design. The typical "V" shaped martini glass is prone to spillage, especially after the third drink...

So these glasses were appropriately sized, maybe 8 oz. (10 oz. at most?) and had a V shape at the bottom, but the top of the glass was much more vertical, to avoid spillage. It was not a sharp bend, but a subtle curve upwards. The very top may not have been totally vertical, but it was less sloped.

Looking for these, preferably not too much per glass as they have a tendency to break...especially after the third drink

 

[Huntsman]

Originally Posted by borderline

When I was in California, I had a Martini in a glass that solved the basic problem of the martini design. The typical "V" shaped martini glass is prone to spillage, especially after the third drink... So these glasses were appropriately sized, maybe 8 oz. (10 oz. at most?) and had a V shape at the bottom, but the top of the glass was much more vertical, to avoid spillage. It was not a sharp bend, but a subtle curve upwards. The very top may not have been totally vertical, but it was less sloped. Looking for these, preferably not too much per glass as they have a tendency to break...especially after the third drink

Sounds to me like the stunning Reidel Vinum Extreme series cocktail glasses. Don't hope on the 'not too much per glass count.' These are probably around $25/per.

 

[borderline]

Originally Posted by Huntsman

Sounds to me like the stunning Reidel Vinum Extreme series cocktail glasses. Don't hope on the 'not too much per glass count.' These are probably around $25/per.

Very nice. That is the shape I'm looking for. However, I can't believe that a bar or restaurant would be using these, because of the cost, so there must be a cheaper option or knock-off out there somewhere. Thanks for the tip though.

 

[Huntsman]

Originally Posted by borderline

Very nice. That is the shape I'm looking for. However, I can't believe that a bar or restaurant would be using these, because of the cost, so there must be a cheaper option or knock-off out there somewhere. Thanks for the tip though.
Probably not -- I wasn't sure if perhaps you were at someone's home or somesuch. I serve out of Reidel. Some restaurants do, but, obviously, not many. Hope someone points you in the right direction on this...

 

[The Wayfarer]

Try World Market and Crate&Barrel. Those are the only two large retail chains I can think of that may carry it.

 

[Augusto86]

Originally Posted by The Wayfarer

Try World Market and Crate&Barrel. Those are the only two large retail chains I can think of that may carry it.
C&B has some surprisingly stylish glasses. I have this one, which not only neatly solve the problem of tipping over glasses but also looks ******* sweet and can be filled with ice to super-cool your drink:

 

[Zandros]

Originally Posted by Huntsman

Sounds to me like the stunning Reidel Vinum Extreme series cocktail glasses. Don't hope on the 'not too much per glass count.' These are probably around $25/per. http://common.csnstores.com/common/p.../RIE1102_l.jpg
The vinum extreme martini glass is absolutely gorgeous, and is where the search for the perfect cocktail glass led me. I find that a lot of cocktail glasses have a ridiculously big base, and just can't hold enough of the drink. /Adrian

 

[rdawson808]

Originally Posted by Zandros

The vinum extreme martini glass is absolutely gorgeous, and is where the search for the perfect cocktail glass led me. I find that a lot of cocktail glasses have a ridiculously big base, and just can't hold enough of the drink.

/Adrian

That's funny, because I find that the opposite is usually the problem. I hate these ridiculous 14+ ounce glasses that have enough alcohol to drown in. My preference is for 8 or less. They can be very difficult to find too. The last one's we found were at an antiques mall. Lovely green glass from anywhere between 1930-1950s. Other than that I have a pair of beautiful Waterford glasses that can't be more than 10oz.

The key to not spilling is to simply not fill the glass the entire way. Fill it 2/3s. I recently returned a drink that was filled to the brim. The waiter was already spilling it and I said that simply won't do. go refill a new glass with less of the drink.

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[borderline]

I agree that most Martini glasses are too big, there are many 12 oz. out there. Since a classic martini is mostly pure Gin, then you are required to drink 12 oz. of Gin before it gets cold? I think the larger ones are for novelty mixed drinks that end with the suffix "-ini".

In movies from the '50's, the martini glasses are of quite a different shape. See "Man in the Gray Flannel Suit" for example.

 

[rdawson808]

Originally Posted by borderline

I agree that most Martini glasses are too big, there are many 12 oz. out there. Since a classic martini is mostly pure Gin, then you are required to drink 12 oz. of Gin before it gets cold?


Hell, the temperature doesn't worry me at all. I'm more concerned with how tanked I'm going to get from that 12 (or more!) oz. drink. Six will do just fine.


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[Zandros]

Originally Posted by rdawson808

That's funny, because I find that the opposite is usually the problem. b
Perhaps you are right. I just find that a small 'cup' throws off the visual balance, and as you say, there's really no need to fill the entire glass. Maybe the Riedel is a bit over the top with its 25cl. /Adrian

 

[v0rtex]

Originally Posted by Augusto86

C&B has some surprisingly stylish glasses. I have this one, which not only neatly solve the problem of tipping over glasses but also looks ******* sweet and can be filled with ice to super-cool your drink:

Hey, I have those too... was not sure about losing the elegance of the long stem glass when I got them, but after a bit of use I'm convinced they're an improvement over the classic design.

They were a gift and I've been terrified of breaking them but glad I can now find replacements... thanks!