Hosting Tips: A Seasonal Cocktail Served in Luxury Handmade Glassware
As summer fades into autumn, hosting at home feels extra special. Light drinks still suit sunny days, but cooler evenings call for something refined. Serving cocktails in Lagom Handmade Glassware adds effortless style — making every pour look and feel a little more elevated.
This Strawberry & Gin Cooler is the perfect transitional cocktail — light, fruity, and refreshing, yet with enough depth to suit autumn gatherings. Presented in a set of cocktail glasses from Lagom Handmade Glassware’s luxury collection, it transforms from a simple serve into a memorable hosting moment.
Recipe: Strawberry & Gin Cooler
Serves 1
A handful of strawberries, roughly chopped
Squeeze of ½ lime
1 tsp sugar (optional)
50ml gin (or spirit of choice)
Tonic water, to serve
Ice cubes, to serve
Method
Rub a lime wedge around the edge of your unique handmade glass and dip the rim into caster sugar.
Gently muddle the strawberries, lime juice, and sugar (if using) in the glass until it forms a chunky purée.
Add a few large ice cubes, then pour over the gin.
Top with tonic water until the glass is full. Garnish with a strawberry half on the rim.
Hosting Tips for Seasonal Cocktails
Choose unique glassware → A handmade design instantly elevates presentation.
Mix seasonal ingredients → Late-summer berries keep the drink fresh, while gin’s botanicals pair beautifully with autumn flavors.
Keep it simple yet elegant → One beautiful cocktail, served in luxury glassware, can make as much impact as an elaborate menu.
The Finishing Touch
Investing in a set of handmade cocktail glasses ensures every guest enjoys not just the drink, but the experience. Bespoke and sustainable, they combine functionality with artistry — perfect for hosting in style as the seasons change.
✨ Raise your unique glassware to the season ahead, and make every gathering a little more special