Want to know more about alcohol? You'll find that not all spirits are the same. The strongest liquors start around 60% ABV (120 proof) and go up to a staggering 96% ABV (192 proof)—that's over twice the strength of the 40% ABV bottles you see in most bars.
The Big Game ranks among the biggest drinking days of the year in America, right alongside New Year’s Eve and the Fourth of July. Whether you’re hosting a packed living room or a small crew of die-hard football fans, having a solid drink menu ready before kickoff means you can actually watch the game instead of playing bartender all afternoon.
In today’s digital age, a cocktail’s success isn’t just measured by taste—it’s measured by likes, shares, and social media engagement. Research shows that 42% of millennial nightlife consumers have purchased a drink specifically because it “looked good in photos.” This dramatic shift in consumer behavior has transformed cocktail making from a craft focused solely on flavor into an art form that balances taste with visual storytelling. The world of Instagram-worthy cocktails goes far beyond simply throwing an edible flower on top of your drink. It requires a strategic approach that combines color psychology, lighting mastery, composition techniques, and customer engagement
You've secured the venue, lined up the perfect caterer, and even curated a playlist that's bound to get everyone moving and grooving. But there’s still a big decision left to be made: What about drinks? Are you going to have a bar? You’ve heard about an open bar for a wedding and maybe even attended one that was a great experience, but what does hosting one entail? You’ve come to the right place! Spec’s is here to help with this overview that will give you a better understanding of what an open bar is and everything you need to know
Home Bar Essentials For those who enjoy entertaining, having a well-stocked bar is pivotal to your success. A handcrafted cocktail can lighten the mood, schmooze the in-laws, wow a friend, and impress a date. Being able to mix a variety of drinks at home adds a certain swanky swagger to your hosting ego, and rightly so! It’s a heck of a lot cooler than only being able to offer canned beer and shots of Fireball. Not that there’s anything wrong with that, we’re just helping you raise the bar a little! Stocking a home bar can be a fun and
Estimated Reading Time: 7 Minutes Explore the Hottest Korean Liquor With the global rise in popularity of South Korean K-Pop music, it’s no surprise that another part of the culture has taken off as well. You may not have heard of it before, but you will! What exactly is Soju? Soju is a distilled spirit that originated in Korea. It is one of the most popular alcoholic beverages in South Korea, and it has also gained popularity around the world in recent years. In fact, Jinro Soju is the best-selling spirit brand in the world! The International Wine and Spirits
There’s really no better party than celebrating the end of the year with family and friends! To ensure you get the most out of your ball dropping bash, we’ve put together some tips to make it as easy, beautiful, and delicious as possible! Decorating Sparkles over Flowers. Skip all floral arrangements and the gorgeous centerpiece, and instead fill glass hurricanes or vases with foil horns, silver balls, confetti and even NYE tiaras. Glitz and glamor are the order of the day! If you have a sequined runner now is the time to use it on your table! If you don’t
It’s the time of year that we’d like to take a moment and send our love and appreciation to some of our favorite brands and products of 2022! So, without further ado… Branson Cognac Owned by award-winning musician, entrepreneur, actor and producer Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, Branson Cognac represents a bespoke, exclusive and unique Cognac that showcases the highest quality of Cognac being made from the best vineyards in every bottle. Maker's Mark Private Select Beginning as fully matured Maker's Mark at cask strength, Private Selection is created by adding 10 custom wood finishing staves to each barrel. It's then
We were all taught that Thanksgiving was first celebrated in 1621 at Plymouth, Massachusetts. But there’s historical evidence pointing to present-day El Paso as being the location of the first Thanksgiving and it occurred more than 20 years earlier in 1597 when at least 400 Spaniards, in an exploration led by Juan de Oñate, feasted with the Mansos tribe. While that may not qualify as the Thanksgiving we know today, it certainly means there’s no right or wrong way to celebrate turkey day! So, if you’re hosting your first Thanksgiving, we’ve got some tips to ensure smooth sailing and festive
For some people, Halloween brings out their inner decorating monster, others get super creative with costumes, and then there are the creepy cocktail connoisseurs! These mixologists of mayhem are the ones who fuel the fun for all their fellow ghouls, and without them we’d just be adults dressed like children standing around someone’s yard. So, in order to get the most out of your Halloween hootenanny, check out this list of devilishly delicious cocktail recipes sure to keep your spirits raised until the witching hour! Dracula Juice Ingredients 750 ml Kraken Rum 64 oz Apple Cider 64 oz Cranberry Juice
Ever been equal parts hungry and lazy? So much so that you just end up stuffing some meat and cheese in your face and moving on? Whether you knew it or not, you just dined on a charcuterie plate. Albeit a less fancy one than you’ll find in local restaurants, but we’re about to change all that! First things first, it’s pronounced shar-cute-uh-ree. You’re welcome. What Is Charcuterie? The word charcuterie comes from the French and literally means cooked cold meats. A charcuterie board consists of cured meats and pâtés paired with cheeses, seasonal fruits, flavorful jams, something pickled, a
Memorial Day is here and that means it’s time to drag your grill into the kitchen and put it to use! OK, you should probably skip the dragging inside part, but either way, your grill will definitely be the center of attention this holiday weekend. And where there’s grilling, there’s marinating! Everyone has their preferred method of marinating meats, and one of the most popular ways to do it involves alcohol. A bourbon marinade is an excellent choice for chicken or steak, but there are a lot of other options out there that will have folks praising you as king
