Here are some trivia and fun facts about Martini glasses that you might not know about. Share this with friends and family while enjoying Martini cocktails. It will certainly add pizzazz to a fun-filled evening.

1. The name Martini is derived from the city of Martinez, California around 1887.

2. The earliest manuals for mixing cocktails in the latter part of the 19th century suggest that a Martinez cocktail is made from sweet vermouth, gin, bitters, and topped with a cherry instead of an olive.

3. The first official mention of Martini was in The New and Improved Illustrated Bartending Manual in 1888.

4. The thin stem of a martini glass was designed in such a way that your hand does not come into direct contact with the container that contains the liquids.

5. If your hand comes into contact with the contents inside (through the Martini bowl), the radiated heat will destroy the flavor of the drink and make it flat.

6. The Martini drink has become over the years a symbol of the elegant nightlife in general; This is why many American bars frequently display photographs of the cone-shaped glass for Martinis with an olive oil on their signs.

7. Martini glass sales soared after the drink became popular in James Bond movies. The term “shaken, not stirred” became an enduring catchphrase.

8. Prominent figures like Frank Sinatra, Franklin Delano Roosevelt, Alfred Hitchcock, Winston Churchill, and F, Scott Fitzgerald are said to have drank their martinis out of classic martini glasses.

9. The wide open top of the Martini glass is claimed to create a surface tension that conveys the bouquet of the gin and creates an elegant display for the olive garnish than a typical cocktail glass.

10. Have you ever wondered about the conical shape of a Martini glass? This is to prevent the ingredients in the drink from separating.

11. Many believe that the Martini glass was invented during the Prohibition era; the wide cavity of the glass facilitated the disposal of prohibited alcohol during a police raid.

12. Even from the earliest days of the martini glass, its distinctive shape was intended to be both functional and visually appealing.

13. The Martini glass is the best known type among all cocktail glasses.

14. The Martini glass is famous for its unique shape. The tip of the cone describes an estimated perspective of 90 degrees in its cross section. Its sharp tapers set it apart from other cocktail glasses.

15. An ideal martini glass is 4 ounces. The 6- and 8-ounce glasses are also popular for serving more contemporary mixes.

16. Martini aficionados firmly believe that a perfect Martini drink should be served in a 4-ounce glass.

17. A very fashionable accessory to accompany a Martini glass are stir sticks with glass olives.

18. Wine glass charms are popular too. These charms are placed on the stems of martini glasses so that guests can recognize their drinks.

19. Due to the revival of Martini cocktails, Martini glass kits have become one of the most sought-after gifts.