ShRee Gossen

Thanksgiving is almost here! Along with planning Thursday’s menu, families are also gearing up for annual Black Friday sales to stock up on gifts for the holidays. But these shopping trips are not for the faint of heart. So this holiday season, why not skip the crowds and choose a Spec’s gift basket instead? We have premade baskets that are sure to please everyone on your list! Here are a few of our favorites. Perfect Pair $19.88 A red and white from Les Beaux Galets, the perfect pair for an... Read More

Ingredients 1 oz vanilla vodka 1 oz chocolate liqueur 1 oz cream liqueur Chocolate shavings for garnish Preparation Pour ingredients into a cocktail shaker and Continue reading Chocolate Cream Pie

As Thanksgiving quickly approaches, it’s time to start planning your menu for Turkey Day. And if there’s anything every Thanksgiving dinner has in common, it’s a table full of family members with very different taste buds! Luckily, we’ve put together a list of some great versatile wines that will please everyone at your table and pair perfectly with your bird.  Prepare your turkey however you’d like and rest assured that these wines will highlight all of your hard work. Gewurztraminer... Read More

Ingredients 1 1/2 oz vodka 1 oz butterscotch schnapps 1 1/2 oz apple cider 1 tsp lemon juice Cinnamon stick for garnish Preparation Pour ingredients into a cocktail shaker and shake to Continue reading Apple Pie

November is Cranberry Season so let’s take advantage of this tart holiday favorite while we can! But you can put down the cosmos because we’ve put together a few of our favorite cranberry cocktails that will put the traditional vodka cranberry to shame. Great for any occasion, these drinks are sure to put you in the Thanksgiving spirit! Cranberry Margarita: ¾ cup tequila 2 cups cranberry juice 1 cup lemon-lime soda Fresh cranberries for garnish In a large pitcher, mix together tequila, cran... Read More

Ingredients 3 oz limoncello 1 oz half-and-half cream 1 tbsp lemon sorbet 2 tsp lemon juice Sugar to rim glass Lemon wedge for garnish Preparation Rub lemon juice around the rim of a chilled Continue reading Lemon Meringue Pie

Ingredients 1 1/2 oz bourbon 1 1/2 oz caramel vodka 2 oz praline pecan liqueur 1/2 oz caramel syrup 1 oz heavy cream Preparation Combine ingredients in an ice-filled cocktail shaker and Continue reading Pecan Pie

Ingredients 1 oz vanilla vodka 1 oz pumpkin liqueur 2 oz cream liqueur Cinnamon for garnish Preparation Pour ingredients into an ice-filled cocktail shaker and Continue reading Pumpkin Pie

November is the perfect time of year to stock up on all your favorite nuts while they’re in season! Full of heart-healthy fats, protein, vitamins and minerals, nuts make a healthy snack and are a festive addition to any holiday party. From almonds and pecans to walnuts and chestnuts, there’s a reason so many are included in popular Thanksgiving dishes. Here are a few nutty cocktail recipes to help you celebrate this holiday season! Roasted Almond 1 oz vodka 1 oz coffee liqueur 1 oz almond li... Read More