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.

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?

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 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 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 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".

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.

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 wrote:Ask for a martini on the rocks

This, in a double old fashioned glass

Ask for a martini on the rocks

Ask for it in a double old fashion glass.

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 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.

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.

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!