ShRee Gossen

If there is one thing that makes a nightcap taste even better, it’s knowing that the spirit came from the great state of Texas. The list of great distilleries in Texas is quickly growing, and we’ve highlighted two of the most uniquely Texan options out there. While enjoying these Texas spirits, you can rest assured that your drink is made from only the finest ingredients. Treaty Oak Distillery is one of Texas’ younger distilleries. Founded in 2005, Treaty Oak is as Texan as they come, seei... Read More

Halloween is here and one the best ways to celebrate is with a good dose of classic horror films! To make it even more interesting this year, we highlighted famous drinks from some of the most timeless thrillers. So before you hit the lights and press the play button, fill up your glass with the beverage that matches your movie! The Shining – Bourbon on the Rocks In this 1980 classic, Jack Torrance (Jack Nicholson) is overseeing the Overlook Hotel when he wanders into the Gold Room and meets a... Read More

Ingredients 1 oz chocolate vodka 1 oz hazelnut liqueur 1 oz coconut rum Coconut flakes on top for garnish Preparation Pour all ingredients into an ice-filled cocktail shaker and Continue reading Almond Joy

Ingredients 2 oz vodka 1 oz simple syrup 1 oz cream 2 oz soda Splash of vanilla Preparation Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker filled with Continue reading Ghostly Cocktail

Did you know that Americans drink roughly 16 million gallons of beer a day? With so many craft breweries popping up all over the US of A, we’ve decided to highlight some of America’s most beloved classics and some of its newer and highly praised breweries. Now let’s take a look at some American brews from every corner of the country! Southwest: Spoetzl Brewery – Shiner, TX This Lone Star classic was founded in 1909 and is famous for its line of Shiner beers. In fact, Shiner B... Read More

Ingredients 3 1/2 oz gin 1/2 oz black raspberry liqueur Lemon twist for garnish Preparation Add ingredients to a cocktail shaker filled with ice and shake well to Continue reading Black Cat Martini

Fall is the perfect time of year to enjoy a warm slice of apple pie, a caramel apple—especially around Halloween—and delicious apple cocktails! Whether you’re looking for something cool and crisp or warm and soothing this fall, here are some recipes for you to try! Caramel Apple 1 oz rum ½ oz apple schnapps ½ oz caramel syrup Splash of sparkling apple cider Shake rum, schnapps, and syrup in an ice-filled cocktail shaker. Strain into a chilled glass and top with apple cider. Apple Cider C... Read More

Ingredients 1 bottle of rum 1/2 bottle of red wine 6 oz orange liqueur 6 oz lime juice Blood orange slices for garnish Preparation Pour all ingredients into a punch bowl, stir well and Continue reading Bloody Rum Punch

Halloween is just around the corner and what better way to prepare than stocking up on your favorite pumpkin ales, ciders and Oktoberfest brews? Here are some of our top picks to help you celebrate this year! Ace Pumpkin Cider: Sweet like a pumpkin pie! Ace adds cinnamon, cloves and allspice to fermented apple juice to make this popular cider. Brooklyn Post Road Pumpkin Ale: Reviving an old American tradition of using pumpkins during brewing, this beer has a rich amber color, hints of pumpkin a... Read More

Beer glasses. You’ve seen them in your friend’s freezer keeping nice and frosty, but what do they do besides add more dishes to your dishwasher? Studies show that the shape of a glass can impact a beer’s head development and retention. The foam created by pouring a beer acts as a net to trap its unique volatiles, which evaporate to create the beer’s aroma. Volatiles range from hop oil, alcohol, fusels and spices. There are almost 20 different styles of beer glassware and all of them comp... Read More

Today is National Dessert Day! And what better way to celebrate than with some sweet treats? You can ditch that apron and turn off your oven, because Spec’s has you covered. With our impressive selection of gourmet chocolates and truffles, and an assortment of homemade brownies and cookies at our deli locations, you are sure to find a delicious dessert to satisfy that sweet tooth. Looking for something a little less traditional to celebrate this delightful holiday? Try one of these great desse... Read More

Did you know that October is National Chili Month? That means we have a great excuse to step outside of the box and celebrate this southwestern staple with some creative and unusual cocktails!   Hair of the Dog 6 oz gin ½ oz fresh lemon juice 2 dashes Tabasco sauce Chili pepper slice for garnish Pour the gin and Tabasco into a cocktail shaker full of ice. Shake well. Strain into glass and garnish with your chili pepper. Red Chili Martini 5 oz tequila 2 oz puréed mango 2 tbsp lime juice Sm... Read More