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.

Ms. Bos has fielded requests — only from men — to transfer a cocktail from one glass to another. ... served straight up in a V-shaped glass. “It’s 2023,” he said.

The cocktail glass – a straight-sided take on a wine glass – introduced a stem into the equation. The martini glass was an elegant variation, with a pure V-shape, a longer stem and a wider bowl.

Bring up a martini emoji on your smartphone, and you'll see the familiar V-shaped glass that's so associated with the cocktail that few may remember it's only one of several glassware options for ...