Would it be strange to order a martini in a rocks glass?

[Anonymous]

Sorry, I don’t drink cocktails very often. In the past, I have enjoyed martinis, however, I wasn’t the biggest fan of the glass. I’m thinking I might like it better if it was in a rocks glass over ice. Or would that be a major faux pas?

The motive being I enjoy the flavor, I get a super chilled shaken drink, and in a preferable glassware.

If this is a normal request, how would you say this to a bartender or waitress?

Thank you!

[Anonymous]

I do this all the time, as I am clumsy and that martini glass just begs to be knocked over. Just order the drink as normal and ask for it to be put in a rocks glass. That’s it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I do this all the time, as I am clumsy and that martini glass just begs to be knocked over. Just order the drink as normal and ask for it to be put in a rocks glass. That’s it.

+1. My husband has a tremor and does this all the time. No big deal.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I do this all the time, as I am clumsy and that martini glass just begs to be knocked over. Just order the drink as normal and ask for it to be put in a rocks glass. That’s it.

When you say in a rocks glass do they automatically assume that also means with ice? I was worried they’d assume that meant in that glass but neat like a martini is served. I’d prefer it with ice in a rocks glass. I also wasn’t sure if you say over ice, if they’d rationalize skipping the shaking routine. I like martinis because they’re immediately so cold. I want the shaking + ice in the glass.

[Anonymous]

Ask for it in a double old fashion glass.

[Anonymous]

Ask for a martini on the rocks

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Ask for a martini on the rocks

This, in a double old fashioned glass

[Anonymous]

The stem on the martini glass supposedly keeps it colder. And there’s something about sipping the martini from a very thin rim that adds to the chill!

[Anonymous]

I don’t like martinis in particular but I do this frequently for other drinks on a cocktail menu served up in a martini glass. I find I drink too fast and need the ice. Just ask for it on the rocks.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Ask for a martini on the rocks

No no, this might get you ice.

Just say "I'd like it in a low ball glass".

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Ask for a martini on the rocks

Don't do this unless you want it served on ice.

"I'd like it in a rocks/lowball glass, but no ice please"

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Ask for a martini on the rocks

Don't do this unless you want it served on ice.

"I'd like it in a rocks/lowball glass, but no ice please"

I actually want the ice. I don't like drinking cocktails with no ice. I find I can better pace myself with ice and the drink feels more substantial.

[Anonymous]

I wouldn't do it with ice, but I often order cocktails in a rocks glass. I am very spill-prone! I'm sure they would accommodate your request, even with ice.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Ask for a martini on the rocks

This, in a double old fashioned glass

I thought a rocks glass was the same as an old fashioned glass?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I wouldn't do it with ice, but I often order cocktails in a rocks glass. I am very spill-prone! I'm sure they would accommodate your request, even with ice.

I know they'll accommodate any request, I just didn't want to seem strange or difficult. I wasn't sure how common this sort of request is.