In spite of martinis being a great fall back drink. The glasses are just as useful. They can be used for decorating and table center pieces. They even look cool just sitting on the counter or in that glass doored cupboard.

If you are having an adult Birthday party and you want to create a festive center piece for your table, you can use the martini glass. It doesn’t matter whether you are actually serving alcohol or not you just want to create a festive look.

Take 3 martini glasses and fill them with colored birthday confetti. Then sprinkle additional confetti on the table. You can also place tiny wrapped packages near the stems of the glasses on the confetti. Then take some very small wrapped square packages and stick them on a toothpick and place into the confetti filled martini glass as a garnish.

This makes a very festive birthday table center piece. You can also create similar variations for Christmas parties, and Halloween parties or whatever event you are having.

Another great use of the martini glass is for serving desserts. A martini glass filled with cool lime jello and garnished with a maraschino cherry looks like an appletini, but is actually a cool low call desert. Chocolate pudding topped with whipped cream and chocolate sprinkles topped garnished with a piece of Dove chocolate also makes a great dessert display. And it is oh so delicious.

Fruit cocktail or melon balls also look great in a large clear martini glass. Just remember to have a suitable garnish on a toothpick or cocktail sword such as a strawberry, cherry, or piece of chocolate. You can use your imagination and let your creative juices go wild. If you have any martini glass ideas you would like to share please leave a comment below.

It’s also less prone to spills. It’s practical, feels good in your hand and looks good too. Plus they seem to be in style right now. I like to find great deals on my bar supplies, and I recently discovered that these stemless Martini glasses are on clearance at Swank. So you can save a little and get free shipping too.

I’ll also be looking for some bulk deals for the serious party host.

But no other cocktail could reach the level of popularity that the Martini enjoys.

A martini is not just any other cocktail. It is a special mix that has spawned its own culture and is considered a trend unto itself. You haven’t heard of a Bloody Mary party right? But people go gaga over throwing martini parties.

A traditional martini is made by mixing gin and vermouth in ice or “straight up” without the ice. Later on, people began substituting gin with vodka, but martini die-hards prefer gin and insist on calling martini with vodka, vodka martini.

From the original mix, martinis have evolved into an array of flavors ranging from fruity mixes to more sensual mixtures like the chocolate martini.

Whatever the mix, martinis have become a symbol for classic sophistication – even martini glasses can make any liquid look more fashionable and classy. The martini has achieved a feat that no other alcoholic drink could probably replicate. Many prominent figures have publicly expressed their love for martini. According to American reporter, critic and commentator H.L. Mencken, the martini is the “only American invention as perfect as a sonnet.” Literary critic Bernard DeVoto gushed that the martini is the “supreme American gift to world culture.”

James Bond wants it, Winston Churchill loved it, Franklin Roosevelt enjoyed it – the martini certainly holds up to its reputation as the most fashionable cocktail ever created.

But why is the martini as popular as it is?

Some attribute the drink’s fame to the popularity of its base element – gin. It is believed that the gin rose to fame during the Prohibition Era, which took place in the United States during the 1920s until the early 1930s. During this period, the sale and production of alcohol for consumption was prohibited, and the gin, being relatively easy to produce and acquire since it did not need to be aged like most alcoholic beverages, became the most popular drink of the era.

Although the stories regarding the creation of the martini vary, all accounts agree that the drink originated in Martinez, in San Francisco, California.

But even if the true origin of the eternally-trendy martini is unknown, we could all be certain of one thing – the martini is truly everyone’s cocktail of choice.

If throwing an ordinary party is hard, then arranging a martini party could be much worse. A martini party is just not a party. It is THE party. It is the epitome of cosmopolitan sophistication.

If you throw a martini party, the event could turn into either of these two things: (a) it could be an affair that will elevate your hosting status and grant you membership to the ultra-exclusive “sophisticated partiers’ club” or (b) it could make you look like you are trying too hard to fit in.

The perfect martini party should be grand without being over-the-top, hip without being pretentious and fashionable without losing its classic touch.

But how, you ask, could I throw a martini party that satisfies all the above-mentioned conditions without losing my sanity?

Do not panic just yet. The perfect martini party is not an unattainable thing. Believe it or not, it is actually possible.

First, to make things more exciting and unique, you must decide on a theme. You may go for the good ‘ol Old Hollywood theme where martinis simply fit in like Cinderella’s foot in the glass shoe. Actually, any theme idea is good, but be sure to tailor it specifically to suit the martini. Create a classic twist for whatever party theme you would decide on.

Second, make an inventory of your available bartending materials. If you only have plastic liquid vessels, then you must run out and get some real martini glasses. Plastic cups are for beer in college frat parties. Glasses are for cocktails in adult gatherings. You ARE an adult, right? Also, do not forget shakers and other barware like tongs, shot glasses, ice buckets, jiggers and Hawthorne strainers.

Third, be flexible and fun. Never assume that all party-goers prefer the classic martini mix of gin and vermouth. Some prefer vodka martinis, while some like sweeter martinis. So stock up on flavored vodka and other ingredients like fruit juices to create unique martini twists. Also, do not forget to give your guests a wide range of garnishes to choose from.

Fourth, set the mood for the party. A good party is not all about the personal “hipness” of your guests (although that is a factor) or the amount of money you spend on the actual party. Ambiance plays a big part in a party’s success. You may want to dim the lights and play some jazzy tunes. The mood can make or break the party. Take note of that.

Finally, relax and enjoy. Do not spend the whole night worrying about martini mixes and other party supplies. Make sure you get all details ironed out before the party begins. Go around, talk, laugh, flirt, catch up on old friends and make new ones.

This is your perfect martini party. Enjoy it.

These glasses are usually some type of food grade acrylic and are battery powered, there is usually a power switch on the bottom. Many are exclusively one color, but there are also options for changing colors, or to set the color of your choice, or you can have a rainbow effect.

These can make a nice novelty option or just add something different to your gathering. Many are hand washable and reusable, but some are disposable. It would probably be a good idea to shop around for the right style to fit your taste and price range. Also for a large party, don’t be afraid to ask for a volume discount.

Great deals can be found on eBay, but please take the time to read the product listing carefully. It’s just easier to order the correct item the first time, then going through the hassel of returns.

Also, when shopping for deals, better prices can often be found in the auctions, as opposed to the, buy now stores. Although many people prefer buy it now for the convenience.

You can find other LED Martini Glass options in our Martini Glass Store.

If you are in the mood for something sweeter, you can always get some sugar rimmed glasses and some lemon juice and create a Lemon Drop Martini, which is also one of my favorite martinis. In fact it was one of my favorite drinks, even before I realized it was a martini variation.

If you prefer a fruitier drink there is always the Appletini and of course, the Oprah favorite, the tasty pomegranate martini. You can also dress up your bar with cocktail shakers, cocktail stirers, and glasses to suit any taste.

The Martini Set, is one of my favorite martini accessories. You can get a pitcher with matching glasses, you can go for something sleek and contemporary or find a unique antique martini set.

My favorite sets are the lead crystal martini sets and the silver Vintage-Chased martini sets. I also like the sets that have gold designs and decorated rims. I guess you could say I have expensive taste.

What makes the Martini so cool? Well, it’s the glass. That’s why at Best Martini Glass we want to help you find the best Martini Glass for your cocktail party or Perfect Martini creation.

The original clear long stemmed Classic Martini Glass is, well, still a classic. But now there are so many new variations, that you can find one to fit any taste and style. From etched glass, to colored stems.

One of my favorite Martini Glass stores is Swank. They have the colorful Mardi Gras Martini Glasses. The sexy Ember Martini Glass. The colorful Calypso Glass, and the Cosmopolitan Swerve Martini Glass with a curved stem.

A Huge selection of giant over sized Martini Glasses, and my personal favorite the stem less Martini Glass. The stem less Martini Glass just like the new stem less wine glasses are becoming the newest most popular glasses. If you have ever had a 3 Martini Lunch or staggered around a cocktail party then you will know why.

Another cool glass featured at Swank is the Chillin Martini Glass. One of the things that makes the Martini drinkable is the chilled Alcohol. That is the whole purpose of shaking or stirring the ingredients with ice. If shaken too vigorously, small pieces of ice can break off into the drink diluting the Alcohol. That is why James Bond prefers his drink stirred and not shaken.

The Chillen Glass will afford you the opportunity to keep your gently stirred Martini cold without having to chug it. It is a two part masterpiece that consists of a glass fish bowl that is to be filled with ice. Then your Martini is poured into a stem less Martini Glass that fits inside and on top of the bowl of ice. The result, a perfectly chilled Martini that you can sip, while finishing that long conversation, and remain coherent.

No matter what your Martini Glass needs are, we hope to help you find the perfect glass for your next soiree.

A is for Apple Martini

With sour apple liqueur
2 oz. Vodka
1½ oz. Bols sour apple liqueur
½ oz. Lemon juice
Apple slice for garnish
Pour ingredients into mixing glass. Add ice and stir to chill. Strain into your Swank Martini Glass and garnish.

B is for Blue Moon Martini Recipe

6 parts gin
1 part blue curacao
Lemon twist
Combine liquid ingredients in a mixing glass with ice cubes and stir well. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass and garnish with lemon twist.

C is for Chocolate Vodka Martini

2 oz. Vodka
1 oz. Godiva Liqueur
1 oz. White creme de cacao
Chocolate stick for garnish (optional)
Pour liquid ingredients into mixing glass. Add ice and stir to chill. Strain into your Swank Martini Glass and garnish with chocolate stick
if you like.

Or maybe not.

But like love, the definition of perfection in the context of martini-making is subjective. Ultimately, the perfect martini boils down to what you think it should be. Do you want it dry? Do you want it sweet? Do you want it to look cloudy? Or do you want it clear? Sometimes, even the glass used can influence a person’s perception of perfection. Some think plastic is okay while some want to use only martini glasses, nothing else.

Therefore, the first step in making the perfect martini is deciding on what the term “perfect” means to you. For every kind of martini preference, there is a corresponding recipe that claims the ability to create perfection. But it is your own taste buds, or the taste buds of the one you are creating it for, that will be the judge.

Also, how do you define “martini”? If you are of the traditional martini mold, you would only consider a martini, a “martini,” if it is made with gin. But if you are more of the lenient type, you would have no qualms about slashing the word “vodka” from vodka martini.

Next, what do you want your martini to taste like? Martinis come in different variations and you could customize your martini to suit your taste. If you like the usual martini, all you need are the basic ingredients: gin, vermouth, and ice. You could also substitute gin with vodka, but if you like to experience martini in its most original form, then gin is the way to go. But if you are among the more adventurous type, you can choose from an expanding variety of martini mixes. Martinis nowadays do not only come in the usual gin/vodka and vermouth mix. There is now an extensive array of martinis that taste sweet and fruity. Some mixes can be made by using flavored vodka, while some entail the need for fruit juices or other, more unique ingredients like chocolate.

You also have to decide whether you want your martini dry or extra dry. The level of dryness could be customized to your taste, just watch your vermouth. The lesser the vermouth, the drier your martini will be. There is no shame in meticulous measurement. Use your mother’s measuring cups if you have to. If you are serious about creating the perfect martini, do not attempt trying the “cool” method of waving the vermouth bottle over the gin to achieve dryness. It won’t do you and your martini any good.

One of the most popular debates about creating perfect martinis is the mixing method. Is it better to have your drink “shaken, not stirred”?

It is widely believed that shaking “bruises” the liquor, meaning, it intensifies the flavor of the drink. Also, it is said that the shaking motion traps air within the liquid and creates the cloudy appearance of the drink. Also, don’t forget, a chilled martini glass.

On the other hand, stirring is a slower and gentler way of mixing. The longer mixing time will cause the drink to look clearer but it will not be as cold as shaken martini.

Just like man’s eternal quest for love, your search for the perfect martini recipe may be tiresome and it may also seem futile at times. But the key to finding perfection is to know what you want and having the perseverance to find it.

You can also make many variations, such as the lemon drop, and appletini, or cosmopolitan or hosts of other drink recipes. Your imagination is really the limit when it comes to martini recipes. Besides having an appropriate glass, the garnish can really bring the look of the drink together. Instead of the traditional olive, you can use an onion, or lemon wedge.

If it is some sort of fruit martini, use an apple wedge, or pomegranate seeds, or a mandarin orange slice, or a slice of orange peel. If it’s a chocolate drink use a hershey kiss, or a marshmallow. There really are no limits.

Besides the drinks themselves and the glasses and shakers, another thing that can bring your Martini Party together is the decor itself. A clever trick I have found for decorating for your party is to purchase vintage martini shakers and accessories. You may not want to actually drink something from that vintage martini shaker you purchased from eBay.

But it makes a great adornment for your bar. Not to mention a great conversation piece. “Yeah, my grandpa used that shaker back in WWII”.

Once again when it comes to making martinis your imagination is the only limit. The basics are pour, stir, strain, and drink. Have fun!