It’s kitschy. It’s exotic. It’s complex. And it’s uniquely American.

Last week, famed French crystal maker Baccarat celebrated its 260th anniversary with the auctioning of a €37,500 ($42,500) cocktail — purportedly the most expensive of its kind in history.

Luscious, sweet, and slightly tart, strawberries are the perfect bite-sized summer fruit. They also add a pop of ruby re ...