Martini glasses essentially break down into three types: V-shaped, coupe, and Nick and Nora. The first is the familiar, thin glass with the long stem reaching up to a cone with straight sides.

Tyson outlined exactly how to hold different types of glasses in a fine dining setting, and spoiler alert: the specifics depend on what you're drinking. Read more: How To Make 30 Classic Cocktails ...

Though they might not seem as special as cocktail or wine glasses, drinking glasses can be just as chic and elegant. Here are our favorite sets to elevate your glassware collection.

But, maybe your current glassware isn’t up to snuff either. Below, we compiled all of the glassware you need to expertly execute highballs, mojitos, Old Fashioneds, and more at home.

Going out for a cocktail is one of life’s greatest little pleasures. You have someone making you a drink, and it comes in one of those fancy-looking glasses. Sure, you can make a cocktail yourself at ...

If you’re going to town on your glassware, there’s also the double rocks glass (sometimes referred to as a double old fashioned), which, rather confusingly, is often just 25% bigger than a single.

The bottom line is, you need just those two glasses. If you are really pressed for space (or patience) and you want only one glass, go with Bordeaux, the classic potato chip of wine glasses.