Wine & Bar Martini Glass, Set of 2

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Regan Stephens is a Philadelphia-based writer and editor who has worked for nearly two decades in digital and print magazine production. She's worked on staff at People, Teen People, and Philadelphia magazines, and her writing has appeared in publications like Travel + Leisure, Fortune, and Conde Nast Traveler. She has contributed to Food & Wine for the last five years. There are higher grades of plastic glasses that are designed to be reused multiple times, just like a regular glass. These glasses are far more durable and designed to be used outdoors and on poolsides, with a heavier construction that mimics glass but is virtually shatterproof. Other perks of the glass, according to Boden, include its weight and versatile design. "The etching style is really adaptable with different types of ice because there is a circular shape and a square shape, so a big cube, an ice ball, or normal cubes of ice look right at home," he says. "The weight is really nice, as well, substantial without being cumbersome." An extensive collection of Whisky related gifts for the Whisky connoisseur. Compliment your whisky collection with crystal decanters, crystal tumblers and speciality glasses

While all of these glasses are coupes, they vary wildly in design. NUDE’s Savage coupes are stilettoed and saucered in shapes. Godinger’s coupes are pulled from another century, with careful cut-crystal design and heavier weight. Libbey’s glasses are unfussy in design, as they act as a blank canvas for your drink, while NUDE’s Big Top coupes are incredibly unique in presentation. Crystal margarita glasses are a must-have for anyone who likes a nice margarita. The broad rim of these glasses makes it simple to salt them, while the stem keeps your drink ice without chilling your hand. You may also enjoy the beauty and durability of lead crystal in your barware with North American Crystal's crystal margarita glasses. Consider when and how you'll be using them. Do you own whiskey glasses already, or not? Are they for special occasions only, pulled off the shelves when entertaining? Or, in a pinch, will they be subbed in for drinking glasses? Crystal can be made into thinner vessels than glass while maintaining durability, but daily use can take its toll on paper-thin glasses, not to mention most crystal has to be hand washed.Take a wedge of lime or lemon, make a small slit in the middle, and run it over the rim of the glass. Next, fill a small plate with seasoned salt — maybe that’s standard flakey salt, a spicy chili mix, or a traditional Mexican worm salt. Next, turn the glass upside down and lower it into the salt. Flip your glass around, add ice, and build your drink out as usual. Gin has recently been hailed as the UK’s favourite spirit. Enhance your Gin experience by choosing from a wide range of speciality gin glasses

Kate Dingwall is an experienced spirits and wine writer. She has been writing about the bar and spirits world for five years. Outside of writing, she is a working sommelier and bartender with her WSET-III. To test these glasses, she served two defining drinks in them—a clear, ice-cold martini to gauge how the lip served high-end spirits and a fluffy Brandy Alexander to test how the glass showcases foam. Veteran bartenders Jena Lane and Steven Ferreira have part of a set of these stunning Schott Zwiesel coupes, designed in collaboration with award-winning barman Charles Joly. With a capacity of 9.1 ounces and impressive durability, these etched glasses are on the larger side of the coupe glass spectrum, making them great for sours, according to Ferreira. Plus, the sentimental value makes for a great conversation starter. “Any time someone compliments [this] glass, I always tell the story of how it wound up in my possession," he says. Whisky, Gin and water tumblers available in all shapes and sizes in a wide selection of beautiful hand cuttings

Our crystal decanters are available in a variety of different shapes and sizes to compliment your drinks selection. Our tester also felt this glass, with its etched design and nice weight, offers all the appeals of a vintage cut crystal coupe without any of the downsides, such as the potential of lead poisoning. Glass is almost always the best choice for home bartenders as the material is as durable as it is sophisticated. But if you're willing to splurge, then crystal is the way to go. Beware that certain crystal coupes can be more delicate than glass. Though this glass is machine-made, it has the weight and clarity of handblown crystal. It's sturdier than the brand's stemmed versions, too, making it great for everyday use. Plus, it's dishwasher safe.

Miranda Breedlove, national director of bars for Hyatt’s lifestyle division, has a particular affinity for these funky coupes by cult-favorite Turkish glassware brand NUDE. “These Art Deco beauties are having a moment for me—I love the shape, and they’re also a joy to drink out of,” she says. “I judge a coupe based on whether or not I can walk around, do the usual hand gesture or one-armed hug with it, and not spill. This one passed the test!” (Our home tester seconds this—they’re excellent for folks who talk with their hands!) The standard size runs about 4 to 5 ounces in capacity, but as you can see here, many of these coupe glasses are larger. Those with greater capacity are designed for different kinds of drinks that might need a little extra space, such as those with egg white foams, like a pisco or whiskey sour.Capacity: 4 ounces (Note: These are definitely larger than 4 ounces) | Height: 5 inches | Number of Glasses: 4 | Dishwasher-Safe: Yes Beverage consultant Damon Roseberry has long been a fan of Libbey’s coupes, specifically this 8-ounce model from the brand’s Master’s Reserve collection, available mostly at wholesale. “The shallow depth, wide mouth, and long stem [make] drinks look sleek yet don’t fool a customer into believing they’re being shorted,” he notes.