7 Best Martini Glasses, According to Testing

The Universal Classico martini glass was our top pick. Testers found this comfortable to hold and liked drinking out of it. They loved the traditional martini glass design, commenting that it looks classic and chic. Rossi also loves a classic martini glass because the "design allows you to enjoy the aroma of your martini while providing a sophisticated presentation."

This is a large capacity glass, holding almost nine ounces of liquid which is great for those who like larger drinks, but those who like smaller martinis may find this is not suitable. Due to the large capacity, a standard size martini didn't spill while we walked around with it.

According to the brand, this is made with Tritan Crystal, which is their patented crystal that's more durable and has added brilliance. Schott Zweisel states it's also lead-free. Plus, it's dishwasher-safe so you don't have to worry about hand washing it after you're done.

The martini glass from Libbey proved to be an excellent value. You can grab a set of 12 glasses for about $40. Our pros appreciate the stemless design, so there's no stem to accidentally break, and the glass feels more solid because of the large base rather than a delicate stem. Plus, you can also use these glasses for more than martinis such as other cocktails, creative appetizers or desserts.

Multiple testers also commented the martini glass felt sturdy and they enjoyed drinking out of the glass. They were mixed on whether the glass was comfortable to hold, with some liking the stemless design, while others found they didn't prefer that their hand wraps around the glass while holding it. It's dishwasher-safe, making clean up a breeze.

The Fiore Coupe glass caught our eye with its stunning etched crystal martini glass that's hand cut in a pattern reminiscent of flower leaves. The design gives this martini glass a vintage feel while still looking fresh. The brand states the crystal is lead-free. You won't be stuck with too many glasses that you don't need since you can buy these as a set of two or singles.

It's the largest capacity martini glass on this list, holding 12 ounces so you won't need to refill your espresso martini or other drinks as often. On the downside, testers found this glass felt heavy and some wished it were more delicate. Unfortunately, it's hand wash so you won't be able to put it in the dishwasher.

Waterford Crystal has been around since 1783, so it's no surprise this was one of our top scoring martini glasses. It had top scores for being comfortable to hold and drink from. The glass held a standard martini without spilling while walking around with it.

Not to mention testers also gave it high marks for the beautiful design. While this was one of the highest scoring crystal martini glasses in our tests, it comes at a higher price point than others and needs to be hand washed. You can purchase these as a pair.

We love coupe glasses for their versatility of being able to serve martinis or other drinks like champagne and Manhattans. In our tests, we found that the martini didn't spill when walking around with it in the glass, but testers commented you had to take more care handling it — because of the large opening, the drink sloshed around in the glass easier and made it feel slightly less sturdy.

However, testers also stated that they love this particular coupe design and that it looks "very chic." When you're done with your cocktail, cleaning up is easy since these glasses are dishwasher-safe. Choose from purchasing individual glasses, a set of four or eight martini glasses.

It's hard to miss these martini glasses from Estelle, with their eye-catching mix of pastel colors. In our tests, this was a top pick for its aesthetics with testers gushing how much they loved these martini glasses. We also found the drink did not spill out of the glass and it was comfortable to hold.

At 7.25 inches, this is one of the tallest glasses on this list, so if you're prone to knocking things over it's something to keep in mind. Unfortunately, these martini glasses are hand wash only. If pastel colors aren't for you, these martini glasses are also available in other fun colors such as iridescent, cobalt blue and many others, or make a custom color set and choose exactly which colors you want.

Nick and Nora glasses look like a combination of a coupe glass with its rounded, slightly open-mouthed shape and martini glass with its sloped sides. Compared to other martini glasses in our roundup, this one has a daintier feel with a smaller capacity. Belton prefers a martini glass with a smaller volume so it's going to be the perfect temperature and says, "the temperature can definitely factor into flavor and enjoyability as well." The shape also makes these glasses versatile so they can serve martinis as well as other stirred drinks.

In our tests, our martini did not splash out of the glass while carrying it around. Our pros found it was easier to hold and it felt more balanced since the top opening is not as wide. Testers commented it was comfortable to hold, but were mixed on whether they liked to drink from it, with some saying it felt a little awkward and others saying it felt like drinking a cocktail from a high-end bar. This martini glass is made with crystal and dishwasher-safe so no hand washing is required.