Spec’sology Blog - Drink Recipes

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

The largest non-official work holiday is almost here! Non-official work holiday? By this we’re referring to the last few weeks of March where you keep one eye on keeping up appearances and the other firmly planted on some sort of visual display showing college basketball. It’s March Madness! And while American companies reportedly lose at least $1.2 billion per every hour of unproductivity during the first week of the NCAA tournament, you can certainly raise the bar on your watch parties with some delicious cocktails. So, before the whistle blows be sure to have your cocktails ready to roll with

St. Patrick’s Day typically conjures images of green beer, tacky t-shirts, and terrible Irish accents. And while there’s absolutely nothing wrong with that, if you give us a minute, you’ll be the historically savvy fella spreading a smidge of knowledge about the man behind this gloriously green holiday! Patrick, “the patron saint of Ireland”, was actually born in Roman Britain, not Ireland. His birth name wasn’t Patrick either – it was Maewyn Succat, but he chose to go by Patricius. While his father was a deacon in the early Christian church, Patrick wasn’t much of a believer until he was

Martinis are no longer restricted to business lunches and casually cool spies. In fact, it’s as common to see them at brunch as it is at happy hour. From gin or vodka to fruity, sweet, or savory, the martini is a jack of all trades. Join us in celebrating this versatile cocktail during National Martini Month with one of these delicious recipes and let your fancy flag fly! Snickerdoodle Martini The perfect dessert martini! Creamy, sweet, and decadent in all the right ways. Ingredients 2 oz. Ketel One Vodka 1 cup heavy cream 1 oz. Monin Caramel Syrup ¼ cup

Chunky or creamy, peanut butter is just dreamy! From the classic PB&J to a smoothie ingredient to just eating it out of the jar, peanut butter has been an American staple for decades. So, on National Peanut Butter Day, we dug deep to find our favorite peanut butter drink recipes. Join us as we expand your peanut buttery horizons with everything from peanut butter cup cocktails to PB twists on tried-and-true classic cocktails. Spiked Peanut Butter Cider Ingredients 1½ oz. peanut butter whiskey 4 oz. hot apple cider Garnish: cinnamon stick Directions Combine ingredients and garnish. Enjoy! Hard Ball Ingredients

With the NFL’s expansion of the playoffs for the 2021 postseason, there will now be seven teams from each conference taking the field during the month of January. So, you’ll get even more football than usual and that means you’ll need more ways to keep your mouth entertained (besides yelling at the TV). While beer might be the go-to for gathering around the TV and pairing with snacks, a cocktail can be a great thing to sip on while you spend almost all of January glued to the tube. Whether you’re looking for shots, sippers, or beer cocktails to pair

Every year we offer up dozens and dozens of cocktails for you to try and 2020 was no different. Seeing as how 2020 was the year of stay-at-home cocktails, we decided to showcase the top four most popular drinks of the year. So, grab a glass and enjoy of our year-end cocktail roundup! Mango Sunrise Piña Colada With a tropical twist on an already tropical cocktail, our blissful Mango Sunrise Piña Colada was a summertime standout. It’s like taking a vacation in the middle of a vacation! Ingredients: 2 oz. Koloa Coconut Rum 2 oz. mango juice 2 oz. pineapple

Looking for the best holiday cocktails to impress the relatives? Well, lucky for you so were we, and that’s why we’ve got such a great list for you! Because everyone is different, we’ve narrowed it down to four cocktails that we think express the best flavors of the season. It’s the easiest way to wow your family without becoming a doctor. North Pole Eggnog Ingredients 1 oz. amaretto 1 oz. vodka 2 oz. store bought eggnog pinch of nutmeg pinch of cinnamon caramel sauce for rimming the glass Directions Rim a cocktail glass with caramel sauce. Shake the eggnog, amaretto

There’s just something about autumn that makes you want to throw on a chunky sweater and sit out by the fire pit with a seasonal cocktail in hand. Maybe it’s the cooler temps or maybe it’s our inner caveman drawn like a moth to the flames but sitting outside by a fire (without sweating) is kind of the perfect experience. To help get you out there we’ve collected four of our favorite fall cocktails. Campfire Margarita Ingredients: 2 oz. Código Reposado Tequila ½ oz. Spec’s Agave Nectar 1 ¼ oz. Langers Ruby Red Grapefruit ¼ oz. lime juice 2 rosemary

Día de los Muertos, or “The Day of the Dead,” is the celebration of a life well lived. Friends and families come together to honor their loved ones who have passed away with a beautiful celebration of color, art, food and music. Instead of the somber gathering that we typically picture, The Day of the Dead is an all-out party complete with an array of cocktails. And seeing as its roots come from Mexican culture, you can safely assume that most of the cocktails involve a generous helping of mezcal or tequila. Check out our collection of Día de los

We’re not entirely sure there’s such a thing as “leftover” or “extra” Halloween candy, but…whether you let the kids dump their hard-earned Halloween candy all over the floor and root around until they fall asleep or you ration it out over the following week - you’ve got plenty of opportunities to create your own little stash from theirs! Assuming you swiped enough to eat and still have some left, you’re probably asking yourself “What do I do with leftover Halloween candy? Are there cocktails made with candy? How do I eat candy and drink at the same time? Whose kid

Scare up some refreshing fun this Halloween with our collection of spooky cocktails! These frightfully refreshing drinks are the perfect way to raise your Halloween spirits and spread some fermented fun for the adults! Swamp Juice Ingredients 1 ½ oz. vodka 1 oz. lemon juice 2 oz. Jarritos Lime Soda club soda Swedish Fish garnish: gummy worms Directions Add ice and Swedish Fish to glass Pour in lemon juice, lime soda, and vodka Stir, top with club soda, and garnish with gummy worms Enjoy! Devil’s Margarita Ingredients 1 ½ oz. blanco tequila 1 oz. lime juice, freshly squeezed ¾ oz.