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Owned and operated by the same Houston family since 1962, Spec’s is a true destination shopping experience. We now operate over 150 stores all over the great state of Texas and offer a large selection of wines, spirits and finer foods.

Girls’ Night In – Cocktails For Lady Tales

Spec’sology Blog, Entertain, Spirits
Ladies night doesn’t have to mean packing yourself into a bar with a couple of gal pals and fighting the crowds to and from the bathroom on a Thursday night. I get chills just thinking about it! So instead, why not have a Girls’ Night In? We’ve got a collection of delicious cocktails that’ll have you on speed dial as the host with the most and the queen of drinks and hijinks!Skinny Strawberry Green Tea MojitosWith frozen strawberries instead of ice, this is a cocktail that keeps on givin... Read More

Raising Your Bar: Tips For Stocking Your Home Bar Like A Pro

Entertain, Spec’sology Blog, Spirits
For those who enjoy entertaining, having a well-stocked bar is pivotal to your success. A handcrafted cocktail can lighten the mood, schmooze the in-laws, wow a friend, or impress a date. Being able to mix a variety of drinks at home adds a certain swanky swagger to your hosting ego, and rightly so! It’s a heck of a lot cooler than only being able to offer canned beer and shots of Fireball. We’re helping you raise the bar a little bit!Starting a home bar may seem like an intimidating endeavo... Read More

Kombucha Cocktails

Spec’sology Blog, Drink Recipes, Entertain, Spirits
Kombucha. You’ve probably seen it in stores, and possibly had a friend tell you all about the magical health properties of kombucha. If you haven’t heard about this tonic and are wondering what the rave is about, here’s the 411. What is Kombucha?Kombucha is a fermented, slightly alcoholic (0.5%), lightly effervescent, sweetened black or green tea drink commonly intended as a functional beverage for its claimed health benefits. It’s often flavored with juice or spices to enhance the taste... Read More

How Do You Schnitzel?

Spec’sology Blog, Finer Foods, Pairings
In honor of Oktoberfest starting at the end of the month, and also in honor of the perfect Austria dish, the wiener schnitzel, we’ll be pairing up beers with your bites!But first, some background!What Is Schnitzel?Schnitzel is a cooking method. Pounding a piece of meat to tenderness and then lightly coating it in a flour, egg, and breadcrumb mixture before quickly pan-frying the whole thing is called “schnitzel.” Food historians debate the true origins of the method, but Austrians have cla... Read More

Labor Dayliciousness: Easy 3-Ingredient Cocktails

Spec’sology Blog, Drink Recipes
Celebrating Labor Day only requires three ingredients for a good time: Friends, Food, and Fun.So, in keeping with the idea of minimal ingredients, and to keep you from getting stuck behind the bar making complicated cocktails all weekend, we’ve put together a collection of 3-ingredient cocktails guaranteed to keep you and your guests having a great time without wasting all of yours!10 Three-Ingredient Cocktails1. Limoncello LadyIngredients3 oz. Prosecco1 oz. Limoncello2 oz. LemonadeLemon slice... Read More

Cheesy Wines: Grilled Cheese & Wine Pairings

Spec’sology Blog, Finer Foods, Pairings, Wine
The simple pleasure of a grilled cheese is one of the most magical joys in life. We all know how the salty, fatty goodness that is melted cheese can make you stop, drop, and drool should you get even a tiny whiff. And we all know wine and cheese are basically the most perfect match ever created, but when was the last time you sat down with a homemade grilled cheese and poured yourself a glass of your favorite wine? There’s just something about the buttery, toasted bread, the rich, melty cheese... Read More

More Joy Mojitos

Spec’sology Blog, Wine
The mojito is a classic cocktail praised for its sweet smoothness by the likes of Ernest Hemmingway and James Bond. Usually it’s best not to mess with a classic, but sometimes you find yourself oversaturated with beachy cocktails and yearning for something familiar yet different. And that’s why we’ve gathered up some tasty twists on the mojito. Some use flavored rum, fresh fruits or even a different alcohol entirely, but one thing is for certain, they’re all refreshingly delicious! So, g... Read More

Ready. Set. Prosecco!

Spec’sology Blog, Wine
Prosecco is Italy’s most famous sparkling wine. Known for its aromas and flavors of white spring flowers, citrus fruits, green apples and pears. They are balanced with lively acidity and an elegant mousse. People are often confused by the differences between Prosecco and Champagne, as they’re both sparkling wines from Europe. What Is The Difference Between Champagne & Prosecco?Champagne is only made in the Champagne region of France and is produced using Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot ... Read More

Surfs Up Cocktails: Easy Pool Beverages

Spec’sology Blog, Spirits
Pool days are a summer rite of passage! They define the lazy days of the heat-soaked season and offer a fun getaway from the daily grind. And any trip to paradise needs to taste like it too! So, instead of, or along with, the standard beach and pool beverages of beer and wine, why not try some drinks you can mix up before hittin’ the water? We’ve put together some recipes that you can either premix at home or just make them at the pool with some simple ingredients.Of course, make sure to ver... Read More

Mead Your Match: Texas Meaderies Tour

Spec’sology Blog, Wine
Mead is the oldest alcohol on Earth. Scientists have found Chinese pottery from 9,000 years ago with evidence of mead fermentation that predates both beer and wine by thousands of years. To put that into perspective, humans were just reaching the end of the Stone Age! What Is Mead?So, what exactly is mead? Simply put, mead is a fermented beverage made primarily from honey. The three basic ingredients of mead are honey, yeast, and water. It exists in its own distinct category. You may hear it ref... Read More

Frozen Summer Fun

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Summer is officially in full swing and that means your blender should be too! Nothing is as refreshing on a scalding hot summer day in Texas than a delicious frozen cocktail! Frozen cocktails are surprisingly easy to whip up, contrary to the bartenders face when you order that third round of piña coladas! Most frozen drinks have the same basic ingredients:– Liquor: typically tequila, rum, or vodka– Liqueur: usually triple sec, blue curacao, or crème de cacao– Fresh Fruit or J... Read More

Tour de Pour: Zone 3

Spec’sology Blog, Wine
Welcome to the final week of Spec’s Le Pour de France wine tour! We’re following the riders across France and giving you a rundown of the wine regions they’re in so as they’re pedaling you can be pouring glasses of regional favorites.  This week brings us into the south of France for some truly incredible wines with a rich history of production and viniculture.Languedoc-Roussillon RegionWith 300,000 hectares of vineyards covering the Languedoc-Roussillon region is France’s largest... Read More