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Plastic Martini Glasses: A Simple Buying Guide
What you get
This is a set of 4 stemmed martini glasses made from clear Tritan plastic. Each glass holds 8 oz (about 235 ml). It stands about 17 cm (6.7 in) tall and is about 11.4 cm (4.5 in) across the top.
The base is thick and wide, so each glass stands steady. They look like clear glass, but they are lighter and they resist the knocks that shatter glass.
Who it suits
These glasses are for people who like a classic cocktail glass in places where glass is a worry.
- Patio and deck cocktail hours.
- Pool parties, where broken glass is a real hazard.
- Home bars with a busy crowd.
- Boats, cottages and outdoor events.
Four glasses suits a couple or a small group. For a bigger party, order two or more sets.
Capacity and pouring guide
Martinis and cocktails
An 8 oz glass gives you room for a full martini with space at the rim, so it does not spill when you carry it. Shake or stir your drink with ice, strain it into the glass and add the garnish last.
Other uses
They also suit cosmopolitans, gimlets, mocktails and small desserts like mousse or fruit. Chill the glasses in the fridge for a few minutes to keep a drink colder.
Care
- They are dishwasher safe. The top rack is the gentlest place for them.
- You can also wash them by hand in warm soapy water.
- Skip scourers, steel wool and abrasive pads, which leave fine scratches.
- A soft sponge keeps the wide bowl clear for longer.
- Store them upright, and pack them so they cannot knock hard together.
Tritan is shatter-resistant, not indestructible. A hard enough knock can still crack a glass, so check them now and then and retire any that are damaged.
Summary
You get four clear martini glasses in BPA-free Tritan plastic, 8 oz (about 235 ml) each, on a thick, wide base. They are steady, light and dishwasher safe. Shake a cocktail for the deck, the pool or the boat with a lot less worry.
Free delivery across Canada on orders of $75 or more. Under $75, delivery is $25.