ShRee Gossen

Ingredients 2 oz tequila 4 oz orange juice 1/2 oz grenadine Orange for garnish Preparation Pour the tequila and juice into a glass filled with ice. Slowly pour the Continue reading Texas Sunrise

Ingredients 1 oz bourbon 3/4 oz elderflower liqueur 1/2 oz lemon juice Lemon twist for garnish Preparation Combine all ingredients in an ice-filled cocktail shaker. Shake well and strain Continue reading The Lone Star

Tomorrow is Fat Tuesday, and that means Mardi Gras beads, parades and a perfect excuse to celebrate! We’ve put together a collection of classic New Orleans cocktails to help set the mood. So grab a slice of king cake and make sure to wash it down with one of these Cajun classics! Hurricane 2 oz dark rum 1 oz lemon juice 1 oz passion fruit syrup Combine ingredients in an ice-filled cocktail shaker. Shake well and pour into a glass. Garnish with an orange slice and a cherry. Pimm’s Cup 8 oz Pi... Read More

Ingredients 1 1/2 oz ruby red vodka 1/2 oz orange liqueur 2 tsp raspberry liqueur 3 oz grapefruit juice Lemon wheel for garnish Preparation Combine vodka, orange liqueur and juice Continue reading Grapefruit SIpper

This Sunday is Texas Independence Day, when we celebrate the signing of the Texas Declaration of Independence. There’s no better time to show your Texas pride except for maybe every single day of the year, so try some of these Texas favorites to help get your celebration started this Sunday! Alamo Golden Ale A crisp and refreshing beer, Alamo Golden Ale hails from San Antonio. It pairs sweet scents with nice earthy hops. The maltiness is balanced well with a bitterness that dries out the sip m... Read More

Tomorrow, Feb. 27, is National Kahlua Day! This rich and creamy liqueur is a popular favorite and an easy drink to celebrate. A coffee-flavored, rum-based liqueur from Mexico, Kahlua can be found in glasses worldwide. Kahlua was first produced by Pedro Domecq in 1936, and its name means “House of the Acolhua people.” One of the best things about this coffee liqueur is how many different ways you can enjoy its sweet sips. Drink it on the rocks, bake it in a cake or try one of these delicious... Read More

Did you know that February is National Cherry Month? Even though this little red fruit is in season during the summer, these cocktails are delicious year-round. Do you have your own favorite cherry recipe? Share it with us in the comments!   Very Cherry 2 oz black cherry vodka ¼ oz grenadine Splash of lemon juice Cherry for garnish Add all ingredients into an ice-filled cocktail shaker. Shake well and strain into a martini glass. Garnish with a cherry. Cherry Bite 6 oz gin 1 bag black curr... Read More

National Margarita Day is today! Whether you’re a fan of classic margaritas, frozen margaritas, flavored margaritas or have your own unique twist, there’s a reason to celebrate! Standing proud as the most popular tequila-based drink in the U.S., the margarita quickly took off in the mid 1940s and has remained a favorite. To help kick start your festivities, we’ve put together some delicious margarita recipes! Classic Margarita 1 ½ oz tequila 1 oz orange liqueur ½ oz lime juice Splash of ... Read More

Today is Presidents Day! So let’s raise our glass to the great 44 who have led this country and celebrate with the favorite drinks of some of our Commanders in Chief. George Washington: One of Washington’s favorites was Madeira wine, which he drank regularly while in office and during the Revolutionary War. Try the Haak Blanc Du Bois Madeira and toast to our first president. Lincoln: Records show that Lincoln was a big fan of Laird’s Apple Brandy. Distilling since 1780, it is still readily... Read More

Ingredients 1 1/2 oz silver tequila 1/2 oz orange liqueur 1/4 oz cherry liqueur 2 oz peach juice Lemon twist for garnish Preparation Pour the tequila, liqueurs and juice into a cocktail Continue reading Aphrodite

Happy Valentine’s Day! Planning to spend the evening in with a delicious dinner and bottle of wine? No matter you’re cooking this February 14, Spec’s has what you’ll need to complete the experience! Here’s a pairings list to help you find the perfect wine to accompany your special evening. Beef If you’re cooking beef, stick to richer and drier red wines like Beringer Founders’ Estate Cabernet. With notes of lush black fruit and structured tannins, it will complement the spices in y... Read More

Ingredients 3 oz chardonnay 1 oz limoncello 1/2 tsp amaretto 1/2 tsp lemon juice Lemon wedge for garnish Preparation Add ingredients to an ice-filled cocktail shaker. Shake Continue reading Lemon Drop