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Crushable Crustacean: Lobster & Wine Pairings

Spec’sology Blog, Entertain, Pairings
Lobster, the most decadent of crustacea, has been delighting humans since 1984. Ok, more likely since humans first discovered them dwelling below the surface of the ocean. Timelines aside, lobster is ridiculously tasty! Always has been, always will be. But did you know there are different kinds of lobster? As a general rule, if it has front claws it’s a cold-water lobster. If it has no front claws and five appendages, it’s a warm-water lobster. Types of Lobster There are four types... Read More

Girls’ Night In – Cocktails For Lady Tales

Spec’sology Blog, Entertain, Spirits
Ladies night doesn’t have to mean packing yourself into a bar with a couple of gal pals and fighting the crowds to and from the bathroom on a Thursday night. I get chills just thinking about it! So instead, why not have a Girls’ Night In? We’ve got a collection of delicious cocktails that’ll have you on speed dial as the host with the most and the queen of drinks and hijinks! Skinny Strawberry Green Tea Mojitos With frozen strawberries instead of ice, this is a cocktail tha... Read More

Austin Tastings September 23

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BRODIE LANE – 4970 W Hwy 29012/24

9/27
Western Son Vodka
Moravia
Bosco del merlo
Drambuie Scotch Liqueur
Monkey Shoulder Scotch
Effen Vodka
Western Son Vodka
Nue Vodka
JR Ewing Bourbon
Baileys
Tozai Sake
Desert Door Texas
9/28
Baileys
Jameson Whiskey
Desert Door
Crook & Marker
Andalusia Stryker
Devils River Bourbon
Jim Beam Bourbon
Stolichnaya Vodka
Fire Oak Vodka
Fire Oak Texas Bourbon
The Goose Vineyard
Crown Royal
1010 Premium Drinks
Soley Liqueur Coconut
Avion Tequila
Bushmills Wh... Read More

Raising Your Bar: Tips For Stocking Your Home Bar Like A Pro

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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, or 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. We’re helping you raise the bar a little bit! Starting a home bar may seem like an intimidating end... Read More

Austin Tastings September 16

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BRODIE LANE – 4970 W Hwy 29012/24

9/20
Fire Oak Vodka
Fire Oak Texas Bourbon
Absolut Vodka
1010 Premium
Tequila Uno Por Favor
Qui Tequila Platinum Extra Anejo
Balvenie
Bota Box
Legent Whiskey
Red Eye Rye
Knob Creek
Hess Vineyard
Antinori
Playa Real Tequila
Qui Tequila
Crown Royal
Frankly Organic Vodka
Austonian Whiskey
Austonian Texas Bourbon
Dripping Springs Vodka & Artisan Gin
9/21
Jim Beam Bourbon
Santa Teresa Rum
Austin Cocktails
Crown Royal
Chocovine
Ballotin Whiskey
Crown Royal
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Kombucha Cocktails

Spec’sology Blog, Drink Recipes, Entertain, Spirits
Kombucha. You’ve probably seen it in stores, and possibly had a friend tell you all about the magical health properties of kombucha. If you haven’t heard about this tonic and are wondering what the rave is about, here’s the 411. What is Kombucha? Kombucha is a fermented, slightly alcoholic (0.5%), lightly effervescent, sweetened black or green tea drink commonly intended as a functional beverage for its claimed health benefits. It’s often flavored with juice or spices to enhance t... Read More

Austin Tastings September 9

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BRODIE LANE – 4970 W Hwy 29012/24

9/12
Dead Zed Red
Buchanan’s
9/13
Ciroc Vodka
Moravia
Devils River Bourbon
Mionetto
Knob Creek Bourbon
Jim Beam
Red Eye Rye
Cenote Blanco Tequila
Nue Vodka
JR Ewing Bourbon
Still Austin Bourbon
9/14
The Goose Vineyard
Seagrams 7
Llano Vineyard
Western Son Vodka
Fire Oak Vodka & Bourbon
Frida Kahlo Tequila
Johnnie Walker
Rebecca Creek
Enchanted Rock Vodka
1010 Premium
Evan Williams Bourbon
Tanqueray Gin
Heineken
Caffe Del Fuego Liqueur

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An insider guide to your next cider for September!

Beer, Beer Reviews, Entertain, Pairings
By Zach Dehghanpoor After years of enjoying the hops-mania that’s been surging in the beer community, cider is coming in as a real game changer and palette cleanser. Gluten free, dry and sweet, and so, so easy to drink – the cider side of craft and local beer is what Apples to Apples is here to explore! Rekorderlig Strawberry Lime Cider. Rekorderlig Strawberry Lime is a delicate cider; the fruit flavors are so bright and upfront it’s like you are drinking a freshly squeeze... Read More