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Irish coffee recipes

National Irish Coffee Day

Spec’sology Blog, Coffee, Drink Recipes
Top o’ the morning! Today we celebrate National Irish Coffee Day. This steamy, invigorating cocktail was introduced to Americans in the 1940’s after a group of U.S passengers disembarked a Pan Am flying boat one blustery evening. Joe Sheridan, head chef in the airport bar of Foynes, County Limerick added whisky to the coffee to warm the passengers, stating that it was “Irish Coffee.” But variations of this energizing concoction pre-date the modern version by at least 100 years. Warm the ... Read More
Christmas Cocktails

Christmas Cocktail Recipes

Spec’sology Blog, Drink Recipes, Holidays
Cocktails and Christmas tend to go hand in hand. Whether it’s a decadent twist on hot cocoa or a sweet and spiced cider cocktail, there are plenty of reasons why you might want to sip a few fancy drinks during the most wonderful time of the year. Perhaps you need to get through an awkward work mixer, or maybe it’s the only way to tolerate a certain in-law. Regardless of your reason this season, these festive Christmas cocktails are sure to keep your spirits high and your Grinch low. Candy Ca... Read More
National Cocoa Day

National Cocoa Day – December 13

Drink Recipes, Spec’sology Blog
Today marks the celebration of #NationalCocoaDay! Hot cocoa is the warm, and velvety holiday drink that you’re never too old for. If you’re craving your winter cocoa fix, we have some perfect hot cocoa cocktail recipes to satiate your sweet tooth. Mix up one of these confectionary concoctions or mix up your own cup of hot cocoa and tag it with #NationalCocoaDay on social media. If you want to experiment with a boozy cocoa cocktail of your own, here are some other delicious hot cocoa brands a... Read More

Hot & Warm Cocktails For Fall

Drink Recipes, Spec’sology Blog
With the cold starting to creep in, it’s time to start unpacking sweaters and stockpiling firewood—and nothing is better than a hot and boozy beverage to warm you from the inside out. Warm adult drinks seem to fall into three different camps: drinks that resemble tea or a hot toddy, drinks that are sweet and creamy, and drinks that are mulled or spiced. This season is the reason we’ve collected 9 surefire recipes for warmth. Hot Honey Lemon with Vodka Ingredients Vodka, to taste ½ cup ho... Read More

Pumpkin Spice and Cocktails So Nice

Drink Recipes, Spec’sology Blog
It’s officially fall and you know what that means – pumpkin spice everything! It’s the same seasonal madness that draws us toward shiny red hearts in February or rocket pops at the Fourth of July: for a few months out of every year, we collectively crave the very particular, very peculiar flavor of pumpkin, wherever we can get it. We tend to lean toward the, generally least intrusive, pumpkin delivery system of a fall cocktail. You’ll see it most often with bourbon or whiskey, or one of ... Read More

National Rum Punch Day

Drink Recipes, Spec’sology Blog
Time flies when you’re having rum! September 20th is National Rum Punch Day. But celebrating solo is no way to honor a holiday like this. So here are a few punch recipes you can mix up into a pitcher and enjoy with your rum-loving pals. For more rummy recommendations, ask the Specs-perts at your local Spec’s store. ‘Make A Mango Crazy’ Punch (Pitcher) Ingredients 16 oz Bacardi Rum, Light 8 oz orange juice 8 oz mango nectar 4 oz pineapple 80 mint leaves, torn or thinly sliced 8 pineapple... Read More

National Rum Day

Drink Recipes, Spec’sology Blog
A hot Texas summer is the perfect time to pump the brakes and get out of the fast lane, and there’s no better reason to do so than National Rum Day. It’s time to raise a chilled glass of a pirate’s favorite pastime and kick back with a delicious rum drink. This year, why not stray from the herd and mix up something a little different. Rum’s versatile flavors allow it to be mixed into just about anything you want. Check out some of these rum recipes that’ll keep your cocktail umbrella i... Read More

Cheers to Bear Dalton’s Green Sangria!

Drink Recipes, Wine
Congratulations to Bear Dalton on his recent win for judges and peoples choice recipe at the 2016 Women of Wine Sangria Showdown! Want to celebrate with him? Well he happened to share his recipe… GREEN SANGRIA Ingredients: Dow’s White Port Minute Maid Lemonade Schweppes Tonic Lime Juice Basil Cilantro Green Seedless Grapes, frozen Red Seedless Grapes, frozen Cantaloupe, cubed, lightly salted &  frozen Directions Chop approximately 2/3 cup of fresh basil Chop approximately 2/3 cup of ... Read More

Go Wild For Watermelon! Seasonal Watermelon Drinks

Drink Recipes, Spirits
June is watermelon season, and what better way to cool off than with a juicy cocktail? Watermelon works wonders with a wide range of liquors – all available at Spec’s! Here’s a list of libations that showcase watermelon and celebrate summer! Pink and Gold (serves 4) 5 cups diced watermelon, divided into 1-cup portions 6 oz gin, divided into 1 ½ oz portions 8 tbsp lime juice (2 tbsp per cocktail) 1 1/3 cup ginger ale lime wedges for garnish Freeze 1 cup watermelon for garnish. Purée the ... Read More

Stay in Season at Spec’s! Perfect Pineapple Drinks

Drink Recipes, Spirits
Spring is sneaking up, and Spec’s is ready with everything you need to find a new spring beverage! Pineapples have just come into season, so here are a couple of recipes for luscious libations that’ll make your March! Bright, fresh herbs like basil and mint balance out the sweetness of the pineapple nicely. Pineapple Basil Cocktail 3 basil leaves, rolled and sliced into strips ¼ lime ¼ cup pineapple juice 1 ½ oz gin club soda ice Muddle basil and lime in the bottom of a highball glass... Read More

Pack a Punch! Perfect Punches for New Year’s Cheers!

Drink Recipes, Holidays, Spirits
New Year’s Night is nigh, and Spec’s is stoked to help you host! We’re fully stocked with all manner of merriment, from party trays to barware, and our experts are eager to assist you in perfecting your party plan. One low-key way to keep glasses raised is to make a punch your celebratory centerpiece. These historical bowlfuls may have a bad rep for soggy fruit and melted sherbet, but the recent interest in craft cocktails has led to the delicious rediscovery of punches for all occasions. ... Read More