Cocktail glasses have a short but colorful history. Created to help serve martinis in, they became a hallmark of speak easies and later on for anyone effecting stylish tastes, particularly during the 1960′s. These glasses have since become part of just about any decent bar. Strictly speaking, the martini glass is really a subset of cocktail glasses, as the bowl is far more tapered than other types in the very same category, even though they could be used fairly interchangeably.

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Engraved beer glasses make a good gift for anyone who likes them. In fact, if you give one of these glasses to someone who does not ordinarily use them you are sure to impress them with the fact that you gave them a unique gift that is beautiful to look at, and, one that is functional. They truly are special.