ShRee Gossen

In just six months, countless Texas-area residents collected and returned used wine corks that generated a $10,000 donation to the Stehlin Foundation for Cancer Research, a world-class laboratory based in Houston. The collection is part of The Cork Project, a unique program that launched in 2009 with two simple goals: help save the earth by reducing the number of items in landfills and find a cure for cancer by raising money for research… one cork at a time. The mission, with our long-standing... Read More

Labor Day, the first Monday in September, is a creation of the labor movement and is dedicated to the social and economic achievements of American workers. It also marks the unofficial end of summer and the start of football season! So, fire up the grill this Labor Day and celebrate the history of the working class with an ice cold beer! New Belgium Shift Pale Lager New Belgium employee-owners work in shifts to brew to life world-class beers. Their efforts are rewarded daily by sharing an end-of... Read More

The hottest part of summer is upon us, but that doesn’t mean you have to give up your glass of wine with dinner for a coconut cocktail. Summertime calls for summer wines — light reds and whites that will keep you feeling refreshed and will go with almost anything you pair them with. What makes a wine light? The best way to tell is by looking at the alcohol content, anything less than about 12.5 percent is often considered light. If you aren’t sure, just ask one of the Spec’s wine exp... Read More

Ingredients 3 oz tequila 3 thyme sprigs 1 tsp sugar 3 lemon wedges Preparation Muddle thyme sprigs with sugar and 2 lemon wedges in a glass. Add Continue reading About Thyme Lemonade

Tomorrow is National Whiskey Sour Day! If you’re going to be in the Houston area TODAY, hop by our downtown Superstore from 2-5pm to celebrate by trying out some new recipes! For more than 100 years, the Whisky Sour was the most popular cocktail in the U.S. In fact, it made its first published debut in the 1862 cocktail book “The Bon Vivant’s Companion or How to Mix Drinks.” It’s easy to understand why. The drink has great flavor, a lovely bouquet and looks mighty attractive. This clas... Read More

Ingredients 2 oz Campari 3 cilantro sprigs 1 orange wedge 1/2 tsp sugar 4 oz club soda Preparation Stir in Campari and club soda, fill with ice and garnish with orange.

National Rum Day is tomorrow! A day that gives us reason to celebrate the sweet spirit that makes cocktail favorites like the Strawberry Daiquiri, Mai Tai, Mojito, Hurricane and Piña Colada all possible. Light Light in color and subtle in taste, this kind of rum is a popular ingredient for sweet summer cocktails. 1. Cruzan Light Rum 1.75L $16.59 *w/ key 2. Vizcaya Light Rum $18.89 *w/ key 3. Tropic Isle Palm White $10.99 42 proof Aged Aged for a longer period of time, these rums are darker in c... Read More

Ingredients 750ml Prosecco 2 cups blackberries 3 oz sugar 1 1/2 tbsp rosemary (finely chopped) 2/3 cup water Fresh rosemary sprigs and blackberries for garnish Preparation Simmer blackberries, sugar, water and rosemary in a Continue reading Blackberry Refresher

Ingredients 1 1/2 oz gin 1/4 cup pineapple juice 3 basil leaves (large) 1/4 lime Splash of club soda Pineapple slice for garnish Preparation Roll and slice the basil leaves into thin strips and muddle with the lime in a Continue reading Pineapple Dream