Nick and Nora Glass

A small, elegant stemmed glass with a rounded bowl, named after characters from The Thin Man films and used for spirit-forward cocktails served up.

This glass style was popularized by craft cocktail bars seeking an alternative to the spill-prone martini glass. The smaller 5-6 oz capacity encourages proper portioning for strong, stirred drinks, while the rounded bowl is easier to carry and drink from. Named after Nick and Nora Charles, the sophisticated cocktail-loving couple from 1930s detective films, this glass suits Martinis, Manhattans, and other elegant cocktails.

💡 Pro Tips

• Perfect for spirit-forward drinks that should be small but potent
• More stable than V-shaped martini glasses
• The rounded bowl concentrates aromatics

⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Overfilling - these are meant for smaller pours
• Using for shaken drinks that need more volume
• Confusing with larger coupe glasses

📚 Related Terms

Coupe Glass

A stemmed glass with a broad, shallow bowl originally designed for Champagne but now primarily used for serving cocktails served up (without ice).

Martini Glass

A stemmed glass with a distinctive V-shaped conical bowl, designed for cocktails served up without ice.

Up

A cocktail that has been chilled (by shaking or stirring with ice) and then strained into a stemmed glass without ice.