Picture this: It's a Friday evening, and you're preparing to host a small gathering of friends at your home. You've got a playlist of your favorite tunes, a selection of top-shelf spirits, and an array of fresh ingredients. But there's one key element to ensuring your happy hour stands out - the right glassware. Welcome to Hankie Pankie Home's guide on how to elevate your happy hour by choosing the perfect cocktail glasses for your libations. We'll even throw in some delectable cocktail recipes to make it all the more special.

1. The Classic Champagne Coupe

Glass Recommendation: Hankie Pankie Home's Capella Crystal Coupe

Our ‘Capella’ fine crystal champagne coupes are each hand-blown and hand-engraved with a classic star design which will never go out of style. Their unique shape perfectly complements the sophisticated martini. Try this twist on the classic martini:

The Lemon Twist Martini:

Ingredients:

• 2 oz gin
• 1/2 oz dry vermouth
• 1/2 oz triple sec
• Lemon twist

Instructions:

1. Combine gin, dry vermouth, and triple sec in a mixing glass filled with ice.
2. Stir until well-chilled.
3. Strain into a Capella Crystal Coupe.
4. Garnish with a lemon twist.

2. The Old-Fashioned Glass

Glass Recommendation: Hankie Pankie Home's Es Capdella Glass

Let's put a twist on tradition with a Raspberry Bourbon Smash served in our pink Es Capdella Glass:

Raspberry Bourbon Smash:

Ingredients:

• 2 oz bourbon
• 6-8 fresh raspberries
• 1/2 oz simple syrup
• Crushed ice
• Lemon wedge and raspberries for garnish

Instructions:

1. Muddle the raspberries and simple syrup at the bottom of an Es Capdella Glass.
2. Add bourbon and stir.
3. Fill the glass with crushed ice.
4. Garnish with a lemon wedge and a few raspberries.

3. The Highball Glass

Glass Recommendation: Hankie Pankie Home's Gessato Glasses

A highball glass is a versatile choice for tall, refreshing drinks. Try this delightful twist on the classic mojito:

Blackberry Mint Mojito:

Ingredients:

• 2 oz white rum
• 8-10 fresh blackberries
• 8-10 fresh mint leaves
• 1 oz simple syrup
• 1 oz lime juice
• Soda water
• Lime wedge and blackberries for garnish

Instructions:

1. Muddle the blackberries, mint leaves, simple syrup, and lime juice in a Hankie Pankie Home Gessato Glass.
2. Fill the glass with ice.
3. Add rum and top with soda water.
4. Garnish with a lime wedge and a few blackberries.

By choosing the right glassware, you can enhance the aesthetics and flavour of your cocktails, making your happy hour an unforgettable experience. Elevate your hosting game with Hankie Pankie Home's exquisite glassware selections and let your guests enjoy the art of drinking in style. Cheers to wonderful moments shared with friends and family, and to countless happy hours elevated by the perfect cocktail glass!