Holidays

Labor Day Cocktails - Spec's Wines, Spirits & Finer Things

Labor Day Cocktails

Spec’sology Blog, Drink Recipes, Holidays
Send summer off with a delicious bang with these perfect end of summer cocktails!   Blood Orange Champagne Mule Ingredients 1 ½ oz. vodka juice of ½ a medium blood orange juice of ½ a lime 4 mint leaves 2 oz. chilled ginger beer Top off with chilled champagne or prosecco Directions Add all ingredients to a glass and top off with a splash of bubbly. Grilled Watermelon Margarita Ingredients 1 oz. Cointreau 2 oz. tequila 1 oz. fresh lime juice 0.5 oz. grilled watermelon syrup 0.5 oz. fresh gra... Read More
Mother's Day Gift Guide - Spec's Wines, Spirits & Finer Foods

Mother’s Day Gift Guide

Spec’sology Blog, Gifts, Holidays
Mother knows best and on Mother’s Day, she deserves the best! Spec’s has a great selection of gourmet sweets, gift baskets, accessories, and of course a Texas-sized selection of all her favorite beverages! Check out our Mother’s Day Gift Guide and save yourself some time when you get here or just order it all online and let Spec’s deliver it right to your door!   Gourmet Gifts An amazing collection of Godiva Signature Truffles featuring innovative flavors that’ll deliver an unparallel... Read More
Easter Fun for Adults - Spec's Wines, Spirits & Finer Foods

Easter Fun For Adults

Spec’sology Blog, Drink Recipes, Entertain, Holidays
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... Read More
Best Irish Beers, Wines & Spirits - Spec's Wines, Spirits & Finer Foods

Sláinte: The Best Irish Wines, Beers, and Spirits

Spec’sology Blog, Beer, Holidays, Spirits, Wine
When Irish eyes start smiling, knowing the proper libation to serve will help keep them that way. That being said we’ve put together a list of the top, and some obscure, Irish potations for you to keep on hand this St. Patrick’s Day.Bunratty Irish Honey Mead Created from an old Irish recipe this mead is made of honey, white wine, and herbs and produces a fairly sweet mead well-suited for a variety of occasions. Served cold or slightly warmed, it pairs well with chicken or turkey, and is the... Read More
St. Patrick's Day Cocktails - Spec's Wines, Spirits & Finer Foods

St. Patrick’s Day Cocktails

Spec’sology Blog, Drink Recipes, Holidays

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... Read More

Valentines' Day Gift Guide- Spec's Wines, Spirits & Finer Foods

Valentine’s Day Gift Guide

Spec’sology Blog, Gifts, Holidays

Valentine’s Day is here, and Spec’s has you covered with gifts for all! Sure, when you think Spec’s, you think alcohol, and while that’s most certainly true, Spec’s also offers a ton of other items to woo your boo!
Since you’re probably in a hurry to find a gift and not looking for the history of Valentine’s Day or other random factoids, we’ll get right to it!
 
Gifts for Her
A Bouquet of Rosés
Korbel Sweet Rosé
House Wine Rosé
Castellblanch Rosado Brut Carat Cava
Budget Frie... Read More

Best Cocktails of 2020 - Spec's Wines, Spirits & Finer Foods

The Best Cocktails of 2020

Spec’sology Blog, Drink Recipes, Holidays

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!
Ingredi... Read More

holiday Gift Guide - Spec's Wines, Spirits & Finer Foods

Last Minute Holiday Gift Guide

Spec’sology Blog, Gifts, Holidays

Some of our top gifts to give your friends and loved ones for the holiday season!
Homemade Maple Pecan Pie made with Crown Royal
It’s everything you love about pie with a subtle kick of everything you love about bourbon. The infusion of Crown Royal Maple Bourbon highlights the seasonal flavors in every slice of sticky sweet perfection! But you’ll want to hurry in and get yours soon as they’re only available for a limited time!
Fat Ice Cocktail Spheres
Super premium, crystal clear ice. Best... Read More

Holiday Movie & Drink Pairings - Spec's Wines, Spirits & Finer Foods

Holiday Movie & Cocktail Pairings

Spec’sology Blog, Holidays, Pairings

We’ve found that the best way to enjoy some of our favorite holiday movies is with a perfectly paired beverage! From old favorites to new classics, we hope you find a film to enjoy…and if not, these drinks are delicious no matter how you enjoy them!
National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation
A story of a man whose one wish for the holidays is to have the perfect Christmas. His efforts spiral into the hilarious as countless obstacles line up to impede his dream including electrical issues, fera... Read More

Thanksgiving Host Gift Guide - Spec's Wines, Spirits & Finer Foods

Gifts For Thanksgiving Hosts

Spec’sology Blog, Gifts, Holidays

When someone opens their home to you and plans and prepares a Thanksgiving Day feast, it’s always appropriate to show your gratitude by bringing something your host or hostess will appreciate. The time of year lends itself to celebration through giving.

To help with any gift-giving anxiety you may be experiencing, we’ve put together a handful of gift items that are perfect for a host who loves to plan dinner parties.

 
SPEC’S HOMEMADE CROWN ROYAL MAPLE BOURBON PECAN PIE
After ... Read More

Thanksgiving Wine Pairings - Spec's Wines, Spirits & Finer Foods

Thanksgiving Pairings

Spec’sology Blog, Holidays, Pairings, Wine

Thanksgiving is almost here and that means the holiday stress is just starting to peak. We’re going to take care of that with some wine pairing tips you and your guests will be grateful for!

Here are a few ways to go about this:
One White, One Red
A good and simple strategy for Thanksgiving wine is to select a very good white and a very good red, offering your guests their choice.

For reds, look for soft tannins that will yield to and blend with your dishes, like Pinot Noir, Syrah, a... Read More

Halloween & Drink Pairings - Spec's Wines, Spirits & Finer Foods

Halloween Movie Drink Pairings

Spec’sology Blog, Holidays, Pairings

There’s something perfect about curling up with your favorite ghoul pal and making yourself too terrified to leave the couch. So, this Halloween season, you’ll want to keep the bar cart within reach as you pair up one of these frightfully delicious drinks with some classic spooky films!
The Shining + Redrum
Ingredients

2 oz. aged rum
1 oz. fresh lemon juice
1 oz. simple syrup
1 oz. red wine
2 sticks cinnamon (and 2 for garnish)

Directions

Combine aged rum, lemon ju... Read More