What type of glass is a Martini typically served in?

A martini is traditionally served in a distinctive vessel known as a martini glass. This glass features a wide, flared bowl and a long, slender stem, which makes it easily recognizable. The unique shape of the martini glass serves both aesthetic and practical purposes. The wide bowl allows for a thorough chilling of the cocktail without diluting it too quickly, and the stem helps prevent heat from the hand warming the drink.

While highball glasses and rocks glasses are used for serving drinks that are typically either mixed with a larger volume of mixer or served "on the rocks," they do not fit the classic presentation of a martini. The coupe glass, which has a similar shape to the martini glass but generally has a deeper bowl and more curvature, can sometimes be used for martinis, but it is less traditional than the standard martini glass. Thus, the martini glass remains the quintessential choice for this iconic cocktail.