Source: BroBible
Summary
A woman ordered a $30 martini at New York City’s Cipriani and was upset by the glass it came in. The drink was served in a short, stemless glass, which she found unimpressive. The incident was shared on TikTok, where users expressed similar frustrations. The article notes that martini glasses have evolved over time, with the modern design differing from the traditional coupe. Some suggest that smaller glasses reflect a trend toward moderation in drinking culture.
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People are upset about glassware. They think it’s the whole experience. Martini glasses are now short and stemless. Some say it’s a trend. The real issue is the price.
People are upset about glassware. They think it’s the whole experience. Martini glasses are now short and stemless. Some say it’s a trend. The real issue is the price.
Drinking culture is getting smaller. So are glasses. But the cost stays high. It’s not the drink. It’s the presentation.
Modern martini glasses are less elegant. But they’re still expensive. The real problem is the illusion of luxury.
Author: Evan Null
Victims Of The Cipriani Martini
In the comments section, Lidia confirmed she was dining at the upscale Italian restaurant, Cipriani. There,
"Was this at Cipriani? Bc I thought I was being pranked when it happen to me like what?!" one viewer said.
"Omgggg we got that at cipriani and I never want to go back," another wrote.
"I KNEW IT!!!! I’ve also been a victim of Cipriani martinis," a third said.
"Is this cipriani ?! They played in my face as well," a fourth wrote.
The Iconic Martini Glass
Shaped "an upside-down pyramid balancing atop a thin stem," the now-unmistakable martini glass arrived about 40 years after the martini was invented. The 1925 International Exhibition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts in Paris celebrated the angular “Style Moderne” (later known as Art Deco). The angular glass was the modern era’s answer to the champagne coupe, no matter how awkward it was to actually use.
Are Martinis Getting Smaller?
The short, stemless glass may be a part of a larger trend that sees the iconic beverage being downsized. Because martini glasses got to be so large, up to 16 ounces, reports the Los Angeles Times, the drink was overwhelming. "You either drink it quickly at the proper temperature, and get tipsy, or you sip it slowly and watch it pool into a glass of warm gin," that article notes.
