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¡Viva Tequila! This spirit is arguably the friskiest of them all, and it’s not just for sipping or for mixing into cocktails with lime and sugar. Try one of these 4 tequila-based food recipes and it’ll change the way you look at the agave-based spirit! Tequila Lime Chicken Tacos Tequila, lime and chicken are all just a natural fit for one another. Try this mouthwatering taco recipe! Ingredients ½ cup tequila Juice from 4 limes, freshly squeezed 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 jalapeños: 1 finely chopped and 1 sliced, divided Ground black pepper Kosher salt 1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken

There may be a small red mark from lightly banging my forehead against the desk. That’s what happens when you have to choose the best among so many awesome choices! It was really hard to pick the top 5 Texas vodkas because the state of Texas has produced some truly outstanding ones over the years! Eventually, we managed to settle on several that seemed to shine above the rest. Here are our top 5 picks for the best Texas vodka brands available on the market today! 1. 1835 Texas Lone Star Vodka Clean, smooth, crisp and highly mixable—everything great vodka

The Spec’s family believes that helping others is life-changing. We appreciate how important it is to give what we can to alleviate the pains of those who suffer, whether it’s physical, financial, or emotional. That’s why we’ve been promoting various charities around Texas through our stores and asking you, our loyal customers, to help us raise much needed funds to advance these causes. Heroes For Children Last month, Spec’s focused on Heroes for Children, a Dallas organization that reaches across the state to families who have a child affected by cancer. Their founders lost both children to leukemia and have

Although vodka is traditionally drank chilled and neat, many of us think of it as the go-to spirit when it comes to making cocktails. It can be used in many varieties and has been for years! We encourage you to make your own vodka concoction from one of these recipes. We’ve included some classic vodka cocktails, and a few with modern twists. Enjoy! Salty Dog The Salty Dog is a nice, crisp drink to enjoy on a hot summer’s day. To make it, rub the rim of a glass with a freshly cut piece of lime or a wedge of

Whether you shoot it, sip it, or mix it up in a margarita—we've got some of the best Texas tequila brands for you! Tequila is one of the most popular liquors here in Texas and for good reason. Texans love all the tequila that we can find from our neighboring country south of the border. In fact, Texans and tequila have a long history. Today we have a collection of some of our favorite Texas tequila brands that give even Mexico’s finest a run for its money. Explore and enjoy these Texas Tequila brands we love. 4 Best Texas Tequilas

Hear ye, hear ye! Make way for the Crown. Crown Royal is more than a whisky with a regal name. In fact, the brand got its name because it was created to honor King George VI and Queen Elizabeth’s first trip to Canada. As the top-selling Canadian whisky in the world, it’s no wonder that in North America many believe that Crown Royal does, indeed, wear the crown of whiskies. The most preferred method to drink Crown Royal is neat or on the rocks. However, when you’re pleasing a variety of party guests you’ll want a crowd pleaser that goes

Everyone has a favorite party guest; somebody with a friendly, and approachable attitude, who can get along with anybody—no matter the circumstance or setting. In the wine world—Pinot Noir is that gregarious buddy. Pinot Noir is one of the most versatile and food-friendly red wines. The rich flavor profile of strawberry, cherry and raspberry with warm and spicy undertones create a mouthwatering mix that complements a wide variety of dishes. In honor of #PinotNoirDay, explore the best pinot noir and food pairings that you can use to enjoy on your own, or to give your party an upgrade that will

August 16th marks National Rum Day! So get ready to prop your leg up on a stool like Captain Morgan himself—and raise a glass to the third most popular spirit in the U.S. We’re going to help you celebrate #NationalRumDay by covering a few very easy to make rum cocktails. First, let’s talk a little bit about rum’s fascinating beginnings. After all, we wouldn’t be celebrating National Rum Day if we didn’t learn a little bit about the spirit. A Brief History of Rum: How Caribbean Trash Was Turned to Treasure Rum is a distilled spirit developed from sugarcane byproducts

Looking for the perfect cheesecake wine pairing? We bring you a selection of the best wines to drink with cheesecake, no matter the topping. Plain Cheesecake Wine Pairing You’ll want something more subdued. Go with a sweet Riesling, or a late harvest Sauvignon Blanc. Honey Cheesecake Wine Pairing For a honey cheesecake, try a wine that has a touch of sweetness and plenty of acidity; Try a Moscato, or a dry Rosé. Our pick to pair with this Cheesecake is the Harvest Acres Sweet Gold Moscato. Its flavors of honeysuckle, sweet Georgia peach, melon and orange blossom make for a

Nothing says summer like fruit based ice cream. So in honor of Peach Ice Cream Day, we bring you a collection of peach ice cream inspired cocktail recipes. Be sure to stock up on supplies at your local Spec’s, then get ready to make one of the dreamiest, creamiest summer treats. Peaches and Cream Martinis serves 2 Ingredients 1/2 cup Peach puree from 1 medium, ripe yellow peach 1/2 cup Peach schnapps 1/2 cup Cream liquor like Cask & Cream Splash of Triple Sec, such as Dekuyper Ice Instructions In a cocktail shaker, or mason jar, add ice, peach puree,

Don’t you just love surprises? Seeing all your friends and family gathered in your den to pop out and all yell ‘Happy Birthday’ is a great feeling. But what’s even greater is discovering that your favorite wine pairs exceptionally well with a food that you never would have expected. Don’t be a slave to the ordinary; expand your palate with these unusual and surprising wine pairings. French Fries and Champagne July 13th marks National French Fry Day, so naturally we had to find a pairing for the iconic, diner side dish. Turns out, the saltiness and crunchiness of French fries

You know em’, you love em’, there’s even a famous oldies song about them. (It involves being “caught in the rain”.) Today we’re going to get into Piña Colada variations. You don’t need a plane ticket to go on a tropical vacation, all you need is to mix up any one of these cocktail recipes for your very own weekend escape*. *Grass skirts, bikinis and gaudy Hawaiian shirts optional. Rummin’ with the Devil Piña Colada This cousin of the piña colada uses dark rum, which gives the drink a whole new dimension. It’s garnished with both pineapple and basil leaves