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Liquor & Beer Marinades - Spec's Wines, Spirits & Finer Foods

Alcohol Marinades: Memorial Day Recipes

Spec’sology Blog, Beer, Entertain, Spirits
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 l... Read More
Cinco De Mayo Party Essentials - Spec's Wines, Spirits & Finer Foods

Strawberry Paloma

Spec’sology Blog, Entertain, Holidays
Cinco de Mayo is all about celebrating Mexican culture and heritage. And while there is absolutely more to this day than tequila and tacos, but we’ll be focusing on tequila as well as some other fun items you’ll need to throw the perfect Cinco de Mayo party! Tequila Pitcher Perfect Rita Recipe Of course, you’ll need a margarita, but instead of having to stand there making the same drink over and over again why not just whip up and easy pitcher-sized recipe that’ll free you up to enjoy th... Read More
Food & Wines For Galentine's - Spec's

Foods & Wines for Galentine’s Day

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Whatever your plans are for Valentine’s Day, you’ll want to leave the 13th open for celebrating your lovely ladies on Galentine’s Day! Save the romance for the next day and instead gather your gals for a feast of finger foods and fancy wine pairings! Below you’ll find some of our favorite (and easy to prepare!) snacks and sips that’ll have your friends raising a glass to the queen of the kitchen!   Strawberry Ricotta Bruschetta & Freixenet Prosecco Ingredients 24 slices Frenc... Read More
Home Bar Essentials - Spec's Wines, Spirits & Finer Foods

How To Set Up A Home Bar

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After visiting friends and family over the holidays you may have noticed your home bar was lacking. Or it could have been an inspiration to finally get yours up and running. Either way, we’ve got some tips on getting the basics covered without going overboard! Fact is, the best way to stock your bar is with the ingredients necessary for the cocktails you like to drink. It is your bar, after all! Don’t get overwhelmed right out of the gate; stocking your bar is a marathon, not a sprint. Take ... Read More
10 Essential Snacks & Drinks for Thanksgiving Football - Spec's Wines, Spirits & Finer Foods

10 Essential Snacks & Drinks for Thanksgiving Day Football

Drink Recipes, Entertain, Finer Foods, Holidays, Spec’sology Blog
The perfect Thanksgiving is also the perfect gameday. You’ve already got friends and family gathered together, amazing food, and plenty of beverages for all! But if your game starts before you eat, you might want to have some easy snacks and cocktails on hand to keep everyone happy until dinner. Checkout some of our favorite recipes for easy sips and snacks.   Drinks   Old Fashioned Cowboy Ingredients 2 parts Maker’s Mark Bourbon 2 dashes Angostura Aromatic Bitters 1 teaspoon raw cane suga... Read More
How To Plan The Perfect Halloween Party - Spec's Wines, Spirits & Finer Foods

Plan The Perfect Halloween Party

Spec’sology Blog, Drink Recipes, Entertain, Finer Foods
Halloween parties require three things to be successful – costumes, drinks, and guests. Below you’ll find some of our favorite ideas for throwing the perfect Halloween party! Halloween Party Themes Themes are an easy way to ensure guests come dressed as they don’t have to spend days agonizing over which costume to wear. It also allows you to quickly gather decorations as you’ve established a theme and aren’t just wandering around the store aimlessly picking things. GHOST Everybody dres... Read More
Game Day At Home - Spec's Wines, Spirits & Finer Foods

Game Day At Home

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Nothing beats getting to actually attend a Dallas Cowboys football game, but sometimes you just can’t make it, and that’s when knowing how to host a game day watch party makes all the difference! We’ve put together some of our favorite tips and ideas to ensure your gathering is low on work and high on fun!   Stadium Seating Contrary to this section’s title, we aren’t encouraging you to build bleachers in your home! Rather, we want you to keep in mind how many actual seats you can fit ... Read More
Texas Tailgate Essentials - Spec's Wines, Spirits & Finer Foods

Texas Tailgate Essentials

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Tailgating can be a simple affair with a couple of six packs and some pals to share them with before the game. Or tailgating can turn the back of your truck into a grand banquet hall fit for gridiron kings! (There’s probably a middle ground here as well, something above average, but not requiring pyrotechnics or FAA clearance.) Turn your tailgate into a top shelf experience with these simple tips and ideas from your fun-loving friends at Spec’s!   Eat Up your grub game with some high-qualit... Read More
How To Build A Perfect Summer Picic - Spec's Wines, Spirits & Finer Foods

How To Make A Charcuterie Board

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After being cooped up for a year it’s time to do some of your favorite couchbound activities outside! And by “favorites couchbound activities” we obviously mean eating and drinking. Read below for a how-to guide to the perfect summer picnic and cut the couch cord for a day of sunshine! Unless you’ve got the means to transport a full-blown meal, most of us are going to shoot for something more approachable (and a little classy) like a charcuterie plate. Thankfully, you can pick up all the... Read More
Delicious Punch Recipes - Spec's Wines, Spirits & Finer Foods

Punch Party Summer

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Summer parties are things of beauty. Trying to keep up with the cocktail requests can quickly turn into a full-time job leaving you with no time to actually enjoy the party you’re throwing!Enter the punch bowl.A Quick History of PunchThe word punch is loan word from Hindi with the original drink, served in a large bowl with a ladle, named paantsch which means “five” as the drink was made from five ingredients: a spirit, sugar, lemon, water, and spices. It was brought back to England by sai... Read More
Pool Friendly Drinks For Summer - Spec's Wines, Spirits & Finer Foods

Pool Friendly Drinks For Summer

Spec’sology Blog, Beer, Entertain, Seltzers

Whether it’s a pool, river, lake, or the beach, water and a Texas summer just go hand in hand. But no matter how hot you get; glass bottles are a big no-no when it comes to keeping you cool in the water. With that in mind, we’ve put together a list of delicious refreshments that’ll keep your summer wet and wild without the hazards of glass.
Not only are these all glass-free, but all the beers are lower in alcohol so you can get the most out of your time in the water! We even threw in some ... Read More

Best Sparkling Wines Under $30 - Spec's Wines, Spirits & Finer Foods

Brunch on a Budget – Sparkling Wines Under $30

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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... Read More