Robert Nist

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On the Green

Ingredients 2 oz pear-flavored vodka 1/2 oz elderflower liqueur 3 oz cucumber juice 1/2 oz lemon juice 1/2 oz simple syrup Splash of lemonade Mint leaves & cucumber slices for garnish Preparation Combine all ingredients except lemonade in an Continue reading On the Green

Go Green! Colorful St. Patrick’s Day Cocktails

St. Patrick’s Day is March 17th, and Spec’s is ready to celebrate! Go beyond green beer with this list of great green cocktails that’ll bring you the luck o’ the Irish!   Everybody’s Irish 2 oz Irish whiskey 1 tbsp green crème de menthe 1 tbsp green Chartreuse olive or mint sprig for garnish Pour ingredients into cocktail shaker filed with ice cubes. Shake well and strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with the olive or mint sprig. Leprechaun 4 oz sweetened chilled green... Read More

Happy Go Lucky

Ingredients 2 oz rum 1/4 oz crème de menthe 1/2 oz orange liqueur 1/2 oz lime juice Preparation Add all ingredients into cocktail shaker filled with Continue reading Happy Go Lucky

SXSW Shots!

SXSW has started, and Spec’s is ready to celebrate music in rock-star style! Here are some delicious recipes that’ll keep you ready to rock…even if you’re staying in. All of these recipes can easily be multiplied so you can make a batch for your whole band!   Drum Solo 1 oz pepper vodka juice of ½ lime dash of grenadine syrup Shake ingredients in an ice-filled cocktail shaker, then strain into a shot glass. Up All Night 1 oz tequila ½ oz rum-based coffee liqueur, such as Kahlua ½... Read More

Irish Tea

Ingredients 4 oz sweet green tea 1 oz Irish whiskey 1/2 oz absinthe Lime wedge for garnish Preparation Rinse a rocks glass with the absinthe. Fill with ice, then pour in whiskey Continue reading Irish Tea

Everybody’s Irish

Ingredients 2 oz Irish whiskey 1 tbsp green crème de menthe 1 tbsp green Chartreuse Olive or mint sprig for garnish Preparation Pour ingredients into cocktail shaker filed with ice cubes. Shake well and Continue reading Everybody’s Irish

Mike Romanoff

Ingredients 2 oz vodka 1 tsp orange liqueur 1 tsp apricot liqueur 1 oz lime juice 2 dashes bitters Preparation Shake all ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice, then strain into a Continue reading Mike Romanoff

Perfect Pints For St. Patrick’s Day! Irish Brews At Spec’s

St. Patrick’s Day is Sunday, March 17th, and Spec’s is ready with traditional Irish stouts, ales, and even cider! Here’s a list of brews that’ll give you a little luck of the Irish. Irish stout (also known as dry stout) is the most well-known Irish beer style, with a rich toasted flavor with light body. Of course, the most famous of these styles is Guinness, which started in Dublin’s St. James’s Gate Brewery. Murphy’s Irish Stout, originating in Cork, is lighter and less bitter, wh... Read More

Stay in Season at Spec’s! Perfect Pineapple Drinks

Drink Recipes, Spirits
Spring is sneaking up, and Spec’s is ready with everything you need to find a new spring beverage! Pineapples have just come into season, so here are a couple of recipes for luscious libations that’ll make your March! Bright, fresh herbs like basil and mint balance out the sweetness of the pineapple nicely. Pineapple Basil Cocktail 3 basil leaves, rolled and sliced into strips ¼ lime ¼ cup pineapple juice 1 ½ oz gin club soda ice Muddle basil and lime in the bottom of a highball glass... Read More

Spring Back With Bock! Bock-Style Beers at Spec’s

Spring is in the air, and Spec’s has the best seasonal sippers! For beer lovers, a bock-style beer is a great traditional toast. Bock-style beers have been associated with spring for centuries, from their archetypal connections to the astrological sign, Capricorn, to the Lenten tradition of drinking doppelbock for sustenance during periods of fasting. Here’s Spec’s guide to this centuries-old brew. Originally created in the days before brewers were aware of the difference between lager and... Read More

Toast To Texas! Texas-Made Products For TX Independence Day

Texas Independence Day is Saturday, March 2nd, and Spec’s is proud to carry a complete collection of Texas-made products for all your entertaining needs! Here are Spec’s picks for food and drinks that salute your state on Texas Independence Day or every day! McPherson American Sparkling Wine Extra Dry 750 ml $11.57 Texas sparklers are rare, and this one is unique, having been made by brothers working in different states. 100% Texas-grown Chenin Blanc and Muscat Canelli combine for bright aci... Read More