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Top 5 Frozen Margarita Recipes

Spec’sology Blog, Drink Recipes
Top 5 Frozen Margarita Recipes Based on years of extensive research, we’ve determined that there’s a direct correlation between a rise in temperature and the number of frozen concoctions being made. And when it comes to summer cocktails, few are as perfect for poolside lounging or patio happy hours as the frozen margarita. With its icy blend of tequila, lime juice, and triple sec, the classic rita is both tangy and sweet, providing a satisfying thirst-quenching experience that’s hard... Read More
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What Is Soju? Explore The Hottest Korean Liquor

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Explore the Hottest Korean Liquor With the global rise in popularity of South Korean K-Pop music, it’s no surprise that another part of the culture has taken off as well. You may not have heard of it before, but you will! What exactly is Soju? Soju is a distilled spirit that originated in Korea. It is one of the most popular alcoholic beverages in South Korea, and it has also gained popularity around the world in recent years. In fact, Jinro Soju is the best-selling spirit brand in the world... Read More
Floral Cocktails - Spec's Wines, Spirits & Finer Foods

Floral Cocktails

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After a chilly winter nothing warms the heart quite like Spring’s vivid flowers and fresh blooms! And we can’t think of a prettier way to praise the petals than by adding them to a cocktail.
Floral cocktails are as delicious as they are beautiful, and we think they’re the perfect way to welcome in the changing of the seasons! Check out some of our favorite floral cocktails and be sure to hit up your local florists for the pretty parts!
Aviation
Ingredients

2 oz. Bloom London Dry Gin
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Must-Try Spring Cocktails - Spec's Wines, Spirits & Finer Foods

5 Must-Try Spring Cocktails

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Nothing screams spring like colorful flowers and fresh blooms! And we can’t think of a more suiting way to praise the plethora of petals popping up along our path than by raising a cocktail or two in their honor!

Light and bright botanical cocktails are as delicious as they are beautiful, and we think they’re the perfect way to welcome in the changing of the seasons! Check out some of our favorite spring cocktails and get ready for a taste of sunshine!

 
Ginger-Peach Spring Fling... Read More

Easy To Make Party Cocktails - Spec'c Wines, Spirits & Finer Foods

Easy To Make Party Cocktails

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Throwing a cocktail party at home is a great opportunity to ensure your bar is fully stocked with everything you’ll need to keep the good times flowing! From spirits and mixers to liquors and syrups, we’ve put it all together for you and even thrown in some recipes!

 
Tools
You can usually find a bartender tool set that has most of what you need, but there are a few staples you should never skimp on. Like a shaker for mixing drinks, a strainer for pouring them, a jigger for measuri... Read More

7 Best Mardi Gras Cocktails - Spec's Wines, Spirits & Finer Foods

7 Best Mardi Gras Cocktails for Fat Tuesday

Spec’sology Blog, Drink Recipes, Holidays

Mardi Gras is all about overindulgence, in fact, the name itself is French for Fat Tuesday. It takes place the Tuesday before Ash Wednesday and is a celebration of all the rich food and drinking excessiveness before the leaner days of Lent begin. The most famous Mardi Gras celebration in America takes place in New Orleans, home to some of the richest food and an abundance of alcohol in the US.

Check out some of our favorite Fat Tuesday tipples to put the party in your mardi and laissez les bo... Read More

Best Martini Recipes - Spec's Wines, Spirits & Finer Foods

The Best Martini Recipes

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The martini is a timeless classic. It never falls out of fashion as it is fashion. And there’s never a shortage of Bond films to remind us of its cool factor as well as to pique the interest of younger generations. Numerous theories on the cocktail’s origins exist, as do numerous versions and recipes. From gin or vodka to fruity or savory, the martini is a jack of all trades. Although, attaching “tini” to the end of a cocktail usually just means it’s served in a v-shaped glass, often c... Read More

Lowest Calorie Alcohol Drinks

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Whether it’s a New Year’s resolution or Dry January, lots of folks are trying to lighten up for the new year. So, we’ve put together some of our low calorie and low to no alcohol favorites that’ll having you raising a glass to another glass!

 
Barefoot Pinot Grigio

91 calories per 4 oz serving, 0g sugar, 3.1g carb, 12.5% ABV
A crisp and light-bodied wine that goes down smoothly
Aroma: Tropical fruits, citrus peels, and a charming floral accent
Palate: Tart green ap... Read More

Best Mocktail Recipes for 2023 - Spec's Wines, Spirits & Finer Foods

The Best Mocktail Recipes for 2023

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It’s time for Dry January and we’ve got some super tasty mocktails to help get you through it in style! Gone are the days of simply excluding alcohol to make a virgin cocktail. Nowadays, mocktails have basically started a whole new category of delicious drinks with their own unique ingredients. So, whether it’s a substitution, a variation, or a standalone sipper, we’ve got you covered with some mouthwatering favorites for Dry January!

 
Salted Watermelon Juice
Ingredients
Make... Read More

Best Cocktails of 2022 - Spec's Wines, Spirits & Finer Foods

Best Cocktails of 2022

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Every year we offer up dozens and dozens of cocktails for you to try and every year you have your favorites. And, after compiling all the data and utilizing a couple of highly classified quantum calculations that analyze the gravitational pull of smiles per sip, we’re proud to announce this year’s top four cocktails!

So, grab a glass and enjoy a round of our 2022 Cocktail Roundup!

 
Melted Witch
Ingredients

1 ½ oz Hendrick’s Lunar Gin
¾ oz Blue Curacao Liqueur
1 ... Read More

Party Perfect Holiday Cocktail Recipes - Spec's Wines, Spirits & Finer Foods

Perfect Holiday Cocktail Recipes

Spec’sology Blog, Drink Recipes, Holidays

Whether you’re hosting a holiday party of just flexing your festivity at home, we’ve got you covered like white on Christmas with these delicious holiday cocktails that are sure to land you on the extra nice list!

 
Maker’s Mark Holiday Hibiscus
Ingredients

2 parts Maker’s Mark Bourbon
2 dashes Angostura bitters
2 tablespoon wild hibiscus syrup
Garnish: Wild hibiscus flower

Directions

Place all ingredients in a mixing glass and stir in with a bar spoon
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Must-Try Halloween Cocktails of 2022

Must-Try Halloween Cocktails of 2022

Spec’sology Blog, Drink Recipes, Entertain

For some people, Halloween brings out their inner decorating monster, others get super creative with costumes, and then there are the creepy cocktail connoisseurs! These mixologists of mayhem are the ones who fuel the fun for all their fellow ghouls, and without them we’d just be adults dressed like children standing around someone’s yard.

So, in order to get the most out of your Halloween hootenanny, check out this list of devilishly delicious cocktail recipes sure to keep your spirits r... Read More