Lenox Tuscany Classics Martini, Set of 4
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Manufacturer: LenoxBrand: Lenox
Model: 6115711
Color: Clear
Product features:
- Dimensions: 8 3/4" Tall
- Brand New - First Quality
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Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Lenox Tuscany Classics Martini, Set of 4
Customer Review: Beware, not 6 oz but 11 oz
Summary: 3 Stars
These are beautiful glasses - I love the slightly flaired shape. The packaging was fine with lots of bubble wrap around the original box and there was bubble wrap around the glasses in the Lenox box. All four arrived unbroken. The third party fulfiller did an excellent job, they shipped within 24 hours and arrived the day before they said they would arrive.
Now the problem. I have 4 oz Martini/cocktail glasses and 8 oz Martini/cocktail glasses. The 4 oz are good for an old school smaller size Martini or Manhatten which were typically served in 3 to 4 oz glasses). But it can be easy to get them too close to full and people can't walk around with the cocktail. The 8 oz glasses are relatively useless unless you like those horrid frozen Margarita's. I can buy Libbey 6 oz glasses at a local restaurant supply store but they will only sell them in a 36 count case for close to one hundred dollars. So I saw these glasses that were listed at 6 oz and thought - perfect. When the glasses came I compared them to my current 8 oz glasses and they are bigger and taller. The measuring cup said it took 11 oz to the point were it was ready to overflow. At 8 oz you could walk around with a full glass and not slosh. But how many drinks are there that aren't served in a tall collins glass approach 8 oz? I can't think of any.
A classic Martini recipe is 2 oz of gin, 1 oz of dry vermouth, a couple dashes of orange bitters and stirred enough (about 30 seconds) to chill and give up about an oz of water to smooth the drink out. That will end up being 3 oz of spirit and 1 oz of water; too much for a 4 oz glass but perfect for a 6 oz. FWIW if you use a good gin and great vermouth this will be the best Martini you ever had. Try Portero, or Plymouth for the gin. What will make this is avoiding the cheap vermouths in the 4 to 5 dollar range (like Tribuno or Stock), skipping the 9 to 10 dollar vermouths like Martine & Rossi and Noilly Pratt and using top quality Dolin Vermouth (about 15 to 16 dollars). After opening keep it refridgerated. You will learn real quickly what made the Martini so popular. And serve it in a 6 oz glass.
So are there any decent, actual 6 oz glasses out there, that don't require purchasing two or three dozen?
Update on 3/9/2011.
I have decided to return these. In their place I ordered Bormioli Rocco Ypsilon Stemware Martini Glasses, Set of 6. I recieved them today and they are exactly what I wanted when I ordered the Lenox glasses. They are also listed as a 6 oz glass although the box lists them as 8 1/4 oz. In reality a 4 1/2 oz cocktail fills the glass to within 5/8" of the rim - 5 oz will work also. To me this is just the right size for a traditional Martini or Manhatten. The glasses have a beautiful flare to them and feel substantial.
Description of Lenox Tuscany Classics Martini, Set of 4
Taking its inspiration from the Tuscany Vineyards, Lenox has captured the sensual pleasures of Italy in this taster's collection of beautiful crystal stemware.Invoking the spirit of Italian vineyards, Lenox has created the Tuscany Classics line of stem- and barware with beautifully balanced proportions and shapes. These full-lead crystal martini glasses feature a classic conical design that bells outward slightly, creating an elegant profile and a comfortable lip. Sophisticated and easy to hold, the glasses provide a surprisingly stable purchase at the top of the stem, so warm hands don't heat up a chilled drink. Each glass holds 10 ounces and stands 8-3/4 inches tall. Lenox includes a lifetime replacement policy with the set. Washing by hand is recommended. --Emily Bedard
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