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When the sun is shining and the temperature is rising, there's nothing quite like cracking open a cold, refreshing seltzer to quench your thirst. This summer, a variety of exciting seltzers have hit the market, each offering a unique twist on the classic beverage. Whether you're lounging by the pool, hosting a barbecue, or just looking for a tasty way to stay cool, these seltzers are sure to make your summer memorable. Here are some of the best hard seltzers you need to try: Modelo Aguas Frescas A Taste of Tradition Modelo, a brand renowned for its quality beers, has

The martini is a timeless classic. It never falls out of fashion and there’s no shortage of Bond films to remind us of its cool factor. Numerous theories on the cocktail’s origins exist, as do numerous versions and recipes. From gin or vodka to fruity or savory, the martini is a jack of all trades. Martini Terms Dry: a martini with more gin and less vermouth Dirty: a martini with dashes of olive brine Up: chilled in a cocktail shaker and strained into a martini glass On The Rocks: served over ice as opposed to being strained into a cocktail

Narrowing your wine preference down to red or white can be relatively easy, but trying to sip your way through every type of white wine is not something we’d suggest. That’s why we’ve broken white wines down into the three most requested types. We’ll be diving deep into dry, sweet, and aromatic (or floral) white wines to give you a good sense of each and help you find a type that’s perfect for you. Dry White Wines When we think of the word dry, we think of an unpleasant mouth feeling. But when white wines are described as dry, what

Spring is officially here and with it comes warmer weather, abundant greenery, wildflowers, and ample time outdoors. So, to help you enjoy nature’s awakening, we’ve put together a collection of wonderful spring wines under $20 to keep that financial spring in your step throughout our favorite sipping season! Yalumba Viognier – $13.99 Viognier is an excellent alternative to Chardonnay wines, and Wine Spectator hailed this one as number 56 on its list of the Top 100 Wines of 2018. The Yalumba Viognier greets you with a blast of the outdoors like stepping into a flower garden on a warm sunny

Nothing defines brunch quite like the mimosa. It’s the only beverage occupying a specific timeslot in our lives. Plus, it’s delicious, easy to make, and looks like a glass of sunshine. The only difficult part about making mimosas is choosing the right sparkling accompaniment, which can be tricky if you aren’t a connoisseur. That’s why we’ve put together this list of affordable champagnes and sparkling wines. It’s 100% ok to use less expensive sparkling wine for mimosas since you won’t be able to taste the subtle flavors of really good sparkling wine due to the orange juice. As for sparkling

American’s love for craft beers has continued its meteoric rise for good reason – they’re great beers! From the robust porters aged in bourbon barrels to the salty gose and unique sours, to all kinds of IPAs, and whatever else they think up. We just can’t seem to get enough of them! So, in honor of American Craft Beer Week, we’re listing some of our Texas favorites to help you narrow down your choices because if American craft beer has given us anything, it’s an almost overwhelming number of options! 512 Brewing – Austin, Texas (512) Pale Pale is a

Mother knows best and on Mother’s Day, she deserves the best! Spec’s has a great selection of gourmet sweets, gift baskets, accessories, and of course a Texas-sized selection of all her favorite beverages! Check out our Mother’s Day Gift Guide and save yourself some time when you get here or just order it all online and let Spec’s deliver it right to your door! Gourmet Gifts An amazing collection of Godiva Signature Truffles featuring innovative flavors that’ll deliver an unparalleled taste experience for even the most discerning chocolate lover. There’s nobody else quite like your mother and there’s nothing else

May the fourth be with you…on May 4th - the unofficially official Star Wars holiday! This year it falls on Midichlorian Monday, so plan accordingly, young Jedi. So, in order to get your Mos Eisley Cantina hopping, you’re going to need some cocktails. While we can’t travel the system collecting the ingredients required for a Red Dwarf (found on the Mos Eisley secret smugglers menu) and consisting of Polanis Red & Mandallian Narcolethe mixed with Recirculated Fizzwater - we can offer up a fun list of Star Wars themed cocktails even the lowliest nerf herder can whip up! BB-8 Dark

The days of judging a wine by its container are long gone. With that in mind, let’s focus on rosé and the myriad ways one can enjoy this delicious beverage! A glass bottle may not always be welcome at certain places like the beach, the pool, the river, etc. But a can allows you to bless any place with rosé grace! But even cans have their limits as you well know if you enjoy tubing Texas rivers, and that’s just one of the many reasons for rosé to come in a box! A box of rosé is also perfect for

It’s officially springtime! And more importantly, winter is done trapping us inside! We are also moving away from winter’s dark, thick beers that kept us full and warm during the cold season. Lighter spring beers are here to refresh your hibernating palate! Check out our list of spring beers to enjoy starting ASAP! Best Spring Beers Sierra Nevada Hazy Little Thing Sierra Nevada chills their fermenters at slightly higher temperatures than normal so the haze doesn’t fade, then they skip the filter to package all the hazy flavor in its prime. Juicy hops and silky malt meet in a Hazy

It’s a fact: cheese is the ultimate comfort food. You can make any dish substantially better by just sprinkling some cheese on it! Heck, putting cheese on cheese is like doubling up on amazing! And when cheese is the main ingredient, you’ve got yourself a winner! No dish does more for cheese than fondue. Fondue became popular centuries ago in Switzerland, where Gruyère, Emmental and Raclette cheeses were mixed with Kirsch (a kind of brandy distilled from the fermented juice of cherries), and bread dipped into the creamy concoction made for a cozy and communal meal. In fact, the first

Coming up with things to keep the kids entertained during Easter has never been a problem, but what about activities for adults? Many of the things that work for kids can be easily adapted for adults. And, let’s be honest, after all the food prep and decorating, you deserve to have some fun as well! Check out some of our favorite Easter games you can play with adults of all ages! Mini Wine Bottle Easter Egg Hunt Single serving wine bottles make for the perfect treasure hidden inside your 21+ Easter eggs. You’ll need larger Easter eggs which you can