Which glass is used for serving an Espresso Martini?

Which glass is used for serving an Espresso Martini?

• A. Chilled martini/coupe
• B. Highball glass
• C. Shot glass
• D. Old fashioned

Answer: (A)

The idea being tested is choosing a glass that keeps a coffee-forward cocktail cold, concentrated in aroma, and presented in a sleek, "up" style. An Espresso Martini is shaken and then served without ice in a stemmed, chilled glass, typically a martini or coupe. This vessel is ideal because its narrow rim helps concentrate the drink’s aroma as you sip, and the stem keeps your hand away from the drink so it stays colder longer. The chilled, stemmed glass also showcases the drink’s smooth, foamy top. Using a highball would introduce or rely on ice, diluting the drink and changing its character. A shot glass is far too small for the volume and intended experience. An old fashioned is designed for short, spirit-forward drinks on the rocks and in a wide tumbler, which would warm the drink and misrepresent its presentation. So the chilled martini or coupe best fits the way Espresso Martini is meant to be enjoyed.

The idea being tested is choosing a glass that keeps a coffee-forward cocktail cold, concentrated in aroma, and presented in a sleek, "up" style. An Espresso Martini is shaken and then served without ice in a stemmed, chilled glass, typically a martini or coupe. This vessel is ideal because its narrow rim helps concentrate the drink’s aroma as you sip, and the stem keeps your hand away from the drink so it stays colder longer. The chilled, stemmed glass also showcases the drink’s smooth, foamy top.

Using a highball would introduce or rely on ice, diluting the drink and changing its character. A shot glass is far too small for the volume and intended experience. An old fashioned is designed for short, spirit-forward drinks on the rocks and in a wide tumbler, which would warm the drink and misrepresent its presentation. So the chilled martini or coupe best fits the way Espresso Martini is meant to be enjoyed.