Stemless Martini Glasses

Get ultra cool stemless Martini glasses and impress your guests.

Before you can know what stemless is, you need to know what a stem is, right? A typical martini glass is a stemmed glass, usually 250 mL, which has a cone shaped bowel placed on top of a stem which is above a flat base.

So I guess you could say that the stem is actually the “handle” of the glass, huh? Well how in the world can you have a martin glass without a handle? Not to worry, stemless martini glasses are just as beautiful and useful as their stemmed cousins.

The main purpose for the stem was originally a way to keep your cocktail cool (since you would not be holding the bowl with your warm hands).

And it also made it sometimes easier to hold on to if you were at a crowded bar or party. Well, if that was the case, doesn't it seem a little odd to take away the stem?

I mean that stem sounds pretty important! Well, some very clever and talented designers have come up with ways to address those issues while also created some stunning barware.

Regarding the keeping your drink cool issue... Since martinis are served without ice, this is an important one. Standing around at a party or bar holding your drink will have it tasting warm in no time.

We all know what happens if we don't drink our beers rather quickly, right? Well, several stemless martini glasses come with their very own coolers.

That's right, these glasses come with bowls that you fill with ice and set your stemless glass into, thus keeping your cocktail refreshing and chilled (without the worry of watering it down).

So when you want to set your drink down, you just place it into its chilling bowl, where it will remain sturdy and chilled. How ingenious is that? It looks stunning and elegant, but is perfectly practical.

There is of course also the option of having stemless martini glasses without having to deal with a chilling bowl. These are very simple. Just imagine a martini glass without the stem, sitting on the base.

With these simple and stunning glasses, you hold them not by the bowl but by resting the bottom against the palm of your hand. This keeps your drink steady, chilled, and right at hand (pun intended).

So you see, when you're shopping for an unforgettable martini set this holiday season, why not also forget the stems!