The 5 Best Martini Glasses of 2024, Tested and Reviewed

Best Overall

Riedel Nick and Nora Cocktail Glasses

$45 $31 at Amazon $45 at Wayfair $33 at Walmart

"Riedel’s Nick and Nora glasses are my personal favorite martini glass," says Adam Rowe, bar manager of Leon’s Full Service in Decatur, Ga. These glasses were made in collaboration with spirits expert Zane Harris after years of research to create the perfect glass for every cocktail. 

With a curved silhouette and an elongated lip, these glasses are a top choice for bartenders, as the liquid is less likely to spill in the glass. They're also machine-made, which means they're inexpensive, and you can see a slight seam, but they're still good quality. 

Our at-home research found that these glasses held a standard martini with a perfect wash line. We found the lip on the glass really well crafted. It's whisper-thin and curved, so the drink hits the exact right place on your palate without you having to tilt your head back. The glass feels heavy at the base, but the bowl of the coupe is light and delicate. This results in a glass that's stable but feels fancy.

We loved the durability of these glasses and the fact that they're dishwasher safe, too. And the glass is small enough that garnishes perch perfectly on the edge.

Capacity: 4 ounces | Material: Machine-blown glass | Height: 6 inches | Number of Glasses: 2

Most Elegant

Nude Savage Coupe Glasses

$43 at Williams-Sonoma $27 at Bloomingdales $45 at Verishop.com

"What I love about the Savage Coupe is that it is a modern twist on the classic coupe," says Mark Addison, author of "Cocktail Chameleon." "With its elegant, elongated stem and exaggerated minimalist silhouette, it makes an ideal vessel for sophisticated-looking cocktails as well as sparkling beverages. And the fact that it's crafted with traditional glassmaking techniques from lead-free crystal makes it even more appealing."

Our tester noted that while testing this nearly 8-ounce glass with a traditional martini recipe, it looked a little sparse with just 4 ounces in it. (But perhaps you need an excuse to make a double martini!) While testing, the glass felt luxurious in the hand—the extra-long stem felt akin to a Zalto wine glass. Our tester found this coupe, designed by renowned bartender Rémy Savage, to be a showstopper and like something out of a "Mad Men" scene. It's truly an elegant, celebratory glass that feels like it's made for a special occasion.

We noted that the lip was paper-thin, leading the drink directly to the palate. Garnishes were tricky with such a thin lip and elegant design, however; we didn't want to place any old citrus wheel on the rim. But an unexpected twist occurred, though, as the high-end design of the glass pushed us to get more creative with garnishes—fans of stone fruit slices and twirls of cucumber, anyone?

Just keep in mind that the eye-catching design can come at a cost, as the long stem is more prone to breaking.

Capacity: 7.5 ounces | Material: Lead-free crystal | Height: 7 inches | Number of Glasses: 2

Best Stemless

JoyJolt Aqua Vitae Martini Glasses

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Built to withstand any accidents, JoyJolt’s stemless martini glasses are crafted from durable, dishwasher-safe, lead-free crystal. The two octagonal glasses have a unique, off-base design with an ergonomically curved edge, so they will nestle comfortably in your hand. Plus, the angular design is a bit of a conversation starter.

According to our at-home tester, these glasses seem to sit in a realm between a rocks glass and a martini glass. They have a generous capacity, but the stemless design means if you pour a drink below the wash line, it doesn't look out of place. These glasses are thick and feel durable. The angular corners let garnishes perch on the side with ease. Sure, it's not tall and fancy-looking like some of the glasses on the list. But it's ideal for an easy, everyday drink, such as sipping a martini after work or in a more casual setting.

These 8-ounce glasses also come in an embossed box, making them perfect for gifting to the martini lover in your life who appreciates a stemless glass. But for the purist, the design of this is a bit too unorthodox.

Capacity: 8.1 ounces | Material: Lead-free crystal | Height: 3.75 inches | Number of Glasses: 2

Best Contemporary

Schott Zwiesel Tritan Pure Martini Glasses

$97 at Amazon $16 at Williams-Sonoma $190 at Walmart

This Schott Zwiesel glass channels the classic design of a V-shaped martini glass with a contemporary approach. The bowl of the glass is suspended on a whisper-thin stem, with an angular lip to prevent sloshing or spilling. While the glass has an elongated, sophisticated silhouette, it’s dishwasher-safe and constructed from chip-resistant glassware that offers gorgeous clarity.

During at-home testing, we discovered that this glass was quite large for a single martini. At more than 11 ounces of capacity, you could realistically fit a double in there. If you're a fan of a full serving of olives in your glass, the larger capacity of this glass allows for a full bounty of brine and olive. The extra-large feel of the glass might not be a bonus for you if you like a drink that hews more closely to traditional volumes.

As a cocktail glass, however, it's an excellent size for larger, egg white cocktails or cocktails that require an increased capacity. It's tall and sophisticated, and we appreciated how light it felt in weight and design without sacrificing durability. The larger capacity also guarantees that there's plenty of room for garnishes. One final bonus? You get a half dozen glasses.

Capacity: 11.6 ounces | Material: Chip-resistant glass | Height: 7.1 inches | Number of Glasses: 6

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Best Budget

BarConic Coupe Glass

$29 at Amazon

"For my money, I would never want to drink a martini out of anything but a coupe glass," says Jordan Johnson, head bartender at The Register. "As a bartender who is always thinking about the beauty of the finished product, the coupe glass affords a smooth curvature in its lines as well as a slightly tapered mouth. This gives you the ability to position the garnish closer to the center of the glass, which keeps all aromatic elements of the garnish closer to home."

These glasses are also ideal for weddings, celebrations, and other special events, as they could easily serve other shaken cocktails besides martinis along with Champagne.

We felt this particular iteration of the coupe glass to be an excellent entry-level option because it's sturdy, heavy, and affordable, with a design that's welcoming without being overly fussy. Plus, with a 7-ounce capacity, the coupes feature a standard lip and solid pressed glass construction. The glass held a generous 6 ounces (7 technically, with room for a wash line).

We didn't love the visible seams in the glass, and the heftier feel has its downside: Because the lip was a little thick, we discovered the glass required larger citrus cuts, for example, to make the garnish perch properly atop the glass.

Capacity: 7 ounces | Material: Machine glass | Height: 5.5 inches | Number of Glasses: 4

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