Martini glasses essentially break down into three types: V-shaped, coupe, and Nick and Nora. The first is the familiar, thin glass with the long stem reaching up to a cone with straight sides.

Second, the only reason to use a 12-ounce glass for a martini would be to accommodate one very, very large olive. We are facing an epidemic of cocktails served in inappropriately large glasses.

We spoke with bartenders to find out what they consider to be the best martini glasses, and their picks include options from Lobmeyr, Estelle, and even an outdoor-friendly tumbler from BruMate.