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Triple Sunrise

Ingredients 1 oz vodka 1 oz tequila 1/2 oz orange juice Orange slice for garnish Preparation Add all ingredients into a cocktail shaker and top with crushed ice. Let stand for Continue reading Triple Sunrise

Tequila Derby

Ingredients 2 barspoons superfine sugar 1/2 oz water 5-6 mint leaves 2 1/2 – 3 oz añejo tequila 3-4 mint sprigs Preparation Dissolve the sugar in the water in the bottom of a tall glass. Add the Continue reading Tequila Derby

Bells at Dawn

Ingredients 1 1/2 oz reposado tequila 4 slices red bell pepper 1/2 oz agave nectar 1/2 oz lime juice Splash of club soda Preparation Muddle pepper slices slightly in a cocktail shaker. Add Continue reading Bells at Dawn

The Fantastic Fifth of May! Cinco De Mayo Recipes

Spec’s is ready for Cinco De Mayo this Sunday! If you’re throwing or attending a Cinco De Mayo celebration, Spec’s has everything you need to set up your spread – from gourmet salsas and chips to just the right mixers for any Cinco De Mayo concoction. To get you in the spirit, here are a few delicious drink recipes that’ll add even more spice to your soiree!   Bells At Dawn 4 slivers red bell pepper 1 ½ oz reposado tequila ½ oz agave nectar ½ oz fresh lime juice chilled club so... Read More

Maker’s Mint Julep

Ingredients 5-6 mint leaves 1 tsp superfine sugar 3 oz Maker’s Mark Kentucky Whisky Preparation Put mint and sugar in bottom of a tall, chilled glass and muddle. Pack glass with Continue reading Maker’s Mint Julep

Showers To Flowers! Pack The Perfect Picnic With Spec’s

It’s perfect picnic weather, so why not stop by Spec’s and pick up a picnic? The best of Texas is blooming all around, and the lower prices at Spec’s make it easy to sit in the sun and celebrate! Here’s a list of great gourmet goods and luscious libations available at every store  – so you can pick up everything you need to picnic away! Bread/Crackers: Spec’s stocks a great selection of specialty crackers, some of which are Spec’s exclusives! Crackers and flatbreads will hold ... Read More

Kick Off The Kentucky Derby! Juleps and Variations

The Kentucky Derby is scheduled for May 3rd and 4th, and Spec’s has everything you need except the seersucker suit! In the spirit of the race, here’s a traditional mint julep recipe, along with two variations to really get your Derby Day party running!   Traditional Mint Julep 5-6 mint leaves 1 tsp superfine sugar 3 oz bourbon Put mint and sugar in bottom of a tall, chilled glass, muddle. Pack glass with crushed ice, pour the bourbon over the ice and stir briskly until frost forms on th... Read More

Sunlight Punch

Ingredients 2 cups vodka 2 cups lemon juice 2 cups club soda 1 cup mint leaves 2 lemon slices 1 cucumber slice Preparation Muddle sugar, mint, lemons and cucumber in a Continue reading Sunlight Punch

Sour Power

Ingredients 3/4 oz vodka 3/4 oz sour apple liqueur 2 1/2 oz sour mix Preparation Add all ingredients into an ice-filled cocktail shaker. Shake until blended, then Continue reading Sour Power

Celebrate the Best! Spec’s Fest Austin April 20th

Want to learn more about what’s in store at Spec’s in Austin? The First Annual Spec’s Fest Austin will be held on Saturday, April 20 in two great Spec’s locations: north at the Arbor Walk location and south at Brodie Lane! This new festival will feature a huge selection of samples focusing on the wine, deli, and gourmet food offerings at Spec’s.  Expect to come hungry and leave happy! The event is free to the public, and runs from 10 a.m. until 7 p.m. You’ll gain insider tips on win... Read More

Stay in Season at Spec’s! Masterful Mango Cocktails

  Mangos are soon to be in season, and Spec’s has some great suggestions for mango-based beverages that are sure to please! Since these juicy fruits are quite sweet, these cocktails all have a citrus or herb accent for added depth.   Ginger Sweet 1 oz vodka ½ oz orange liqueur ½ fresh mango, peeled, pitted, and pureed 1 oz fresh lemon juice 1 oz ginger syrup chilled soda water mango slice for garnish Add all liquid ingredients except the soda water to a chilled cocktail shaker with... Read More

Bring The Heat! Hot Sauce/Salsa Tasting Party

Finer Foods
While the weather may not yet be at its hottest, why not turn up the heat with a hot sauce or salsa tasting party? Spec’s has a great selection of spicy and sweet spreads – plus all the cooling drinks any hot party needs! To put together a comprehensive spread, start with the mild end of the spectrum  and build up the Scoville scale (the official measurement of the heat of chili peppers). Within this huge range, there’s room for some delicious variations with roasted, sweet, or otherwise ... Read More