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What is it about Kahlúa that makes it so popular? Made with 100% Arabica coffee beans and rum, Kahlúa coffee liqueur is one of the main ingredients in many of the world's favorite cocktails. Brunch, lunch, evening drinks, or whenever—Kahlúa helps turn the average into the extraordinary and any coffee into a delicious coffee cocktail. Below you’ll find 5 delicious and super easy Kahlúa cocktails you’ll be able to whip up in no time! Kahlúa & Coffee Serves 2 Ingredients 1 and ¼ cups filter coffee 2 shots Kahlúa Sugar to taste Whipped cream Dark chocolate, grated Directions Add one

When we think of Mardi Gras we think of New Orleans. Mardi Gras began in medieval Europe in the 17th and 18th centuries and eventually made its way to the French House of the Bourbons. From there, the traditional revelry of "Boeuf Gras," or fatted calf followed France to her colonies one of which was New Orleans. The first American Mardi Gras took place on March 3, 1699, when French explorers Pierre Le Moyne d’Iberville and Sieur de Bienville landed near present-day New Orleans, Louisiana. Texans aren’t known for passing up a good time, so eventually Mardi Gras traditions jumped

Australia is quickly becoming one of the world powers of wine. The wine industry in Australia is perhaps the most technologically advanced, and forward-thinking on earth. Australia has no native vines. Winemaking grapevines first came to the country in 1788, from South Africa. Fast forward 234 years and Australia is now famous for its fresh, fruity red and white table wines that are extremely consistent in quality. Australia now ranks sixth in the world in wine production — making slightly more than half as much wine as the United States — and fourth in exports. The two most popular grapes

Pop the cork on a romantic Valentine’s Day evening without blowing a hole in your wallet! Check out our top 5 picks for deliciously affordable Valentine’s Day wines that’ll have you oohing and aahing all night long. Roederer Estate Brut Estate Bottled Champagne Blend $14.73 An elegant blend of approximately 60% Chardonnay, 40% Pinot Noir, this Roederer Estate Brut is crisp and elegant with complex pear, spice and hazelnut flavors. It is fresh and lightly fruity with great finesse and depth of flavor. Sunny With A Chance Of Flowers Sauvignon Blanc Light $11.99 Sunny with a Chance of Flowers is

Pardon me, old chap, but did you know that teatime is becoming the new happy hour?! Calm down, we’re not suggesting you replace your happy hour with tea and crumpets! Quite the contrary actually. Our mixologists have been crafting new ways to incorporate tea into delicious cocktails! Use the recipes below as an excuse to call up your Sunday brunch crew for a very un-brunchy afternoon gathered around a Mad Hatter inspired tablescape with all the fixins for tantalizing tea-based cocktails! Just don’t forget to occasionally shout "Clean cup, clean cup! Move down!" as it’s a great way to keep

Professional athletes have been endorsing products for decades; everything from shoes and apparel to cars and food. 99% of those are not made by the athlete, just endorsed. But when it comes to alcohol, athletes are much more involved in the creation and production of these brands. But are any of them any good? Check out our collection of top-rated wines and spirits from professional football players and, in some cases, entire teams. Raise your spirits with team sprits and bring home the win at Spec’s! Josh Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Dallas Cowboys Special Edition Recently, the Dallas Cowboys teamed up

After visiting friends and family over the holidays you may have noticed your home bar was lacking. Or it could have been an inspiration to finally get yours up and running. Either way, we’ve got some tips on getting the basics covered without going overboard! Fact is, the best way to stock your bar is with the ingredients necessary for the cocktails you like to drink. It is your bar, after all! Don’t get overwhelmed right out of the gate; stocking your bar is a marathon, not a sprint. Take it slow and gather quality ingredients over time and eventually,

Looking for a great sparkling wine but don’t know where to start? We’ve got you covered with this little rundown of what’s what in the world of sparkling wine. The main difference between sparkling wine and Champagne is that Champagne is made in the Champagne region of France and is the only sparkling wine allowed to be called Champagne. Types Of Sparking Wine Cremant – France Cava – Spain Espumante -Portugal Prosecco – Northeast Italy Lambrusco – Emilia-Romagna region of Italy Franciacorta – Lombardy region of Italy Asti – Italy Sekt – Germany American Sparkling Wine As for the price,

It’s the New Year and time for a brand new you! Or something like that. If you’re like most of us, you’ve probably got a resolution to lose weight that’s already getting pushed to the back burner. But what if there was an easy way to trim down some of your calorie intake without sacrificing something you love…like sitting around enjoying things. We’re talking about low-calorie cocktails! These fire-spitters are low on calories and high on taste so you can happily raise a glass to tipping the scales in your favor! Checkout some of our favorite low-cal cocktails (and for

It’s the time of year where you want to warm up when the sun goes down, and there’s no better way to heat up your insides than with a toasty hot drink in your hands. Sure, beer and fire pits go hand in hand, but when it hurts to even hold the ice-cold can, you may want to rethink your approach to fireside imbibing. So, whether you’re sitting around the fire or just curled up on the couch, we’ve got a collection of 4 delicious hot cocktails to help you raise a glass to the lower temps! Maker’s Mark Chai

It’s that magical time of year when we get to take a look back at how the last twelve months went through the lens of what we liked best. And while lists of the top movies, music, and books are at the top of the list for lists, this is Spec’s and we’re all about the cocktails! Every year we post dozens of cocktail recipes for you to try at home, and every year you have your favorites. So, after having our highly advanced AI scrutinize your facial muscles to decipher your favorite recipes, we can mow present to you

We usually get Champagne for a celebration, and we usually want our celebrations to be perfect, right? The last thing you want is for your celebration to leave a bad taste in your guest’s mouth. And while you may have mastered the art of party planning from the music down to the napkins, we could all use a little help on picking the perfect Champagne! Our simple guide will help you choose the perfect bottle for any occasion, even if it’s just pizza on the couch! The Different Types of Champagne/Bubbly Champagne: If the bottle has Champagne (with a capital