One of the most popular cocktails could be considered as the martini which is typically made from gin and vermouth and then adding some olives for garnishing. Garnishing can also be done with pomegranates or even some lemon peels. Martinis are traditionally drunk from the martini glasses which suit this drink admirable and are made for the purpose. Martini glasses can be used to drink other cocktails and they make one of the finest gifts for any occasion such as weddings or birthdays as anyone and everyone would love to receive these beautiful glasses.

You can actually custom order your martini glasses though they are readily available in an assortment of sizes and shapes. All of them however, are basically wide bowls on the top for drinking with a long stem for holding. Some classic martini glasses are very big and these can be used for several other purposes too. You could fill it up and put in a candle or some flowers. You could also fill it with fruits such as olives or just make a large martini and drink through it.

The martini is a very sophisticated drink and having these glasses on an occasion makes the occasion more chic or high class. They are a great substitute for candy dishes and appetizers that were served earlier.

Many of us would have wondered why the martini glasses are shaped in that particular way. This actually dates back to the days when drinking was prohibited in the US. The drink itself also is behind the shape. It is very functional and practical and also looks very attractive. The wide bowl provides a surface tension and gives a good display of the garnishing of olives or pomegranates or any other fruit. The coned shape avoids the separating of the ingredients in the drink. But a few people think that during the days of prohibition, the wide mouth of the drinking bowl made it easier for the people to quickly gulp it down just in case of a police raid as it was considered as illegal alcohol.

The peculiar shape allows the drinker to hold the stem instead of holding the bow. This is to keep the drink cool for a longer time. By holding the stem, the heat of the body is not transferred to the liquid in the bowl and hence the temperature of the drink remains.

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