| Type | Upside | Downside | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coupe | Hard to spill; doubles for champagne and sours | Wide mouth lets aroma and chill fade a bit faster | Anyone mixing a range of cocktails at home |
| Martini (V-shape) | The iconic look; garnishes show well | Spills easily when full; oversized ones warm up fast | Martini drinkers who value the look |
| Nick & Nora | Small pour stays cold to the last sip; elegant | Holds less; harder to find in stores | Mostly stirred, spirit-forward drinks |
| A wine glass you own | Costs nothing | Wrong look; the bowl is too big | Just trying cocktails at home |
Coupe or Martini Glass: Which to Add After Rocks?
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The coupe. It does almost everything a martini glass does, spills far less, and doubles for champagne and sours. Buy a V-shaped martini glass only if the iconic look is the point.