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Cool Off With Frozen Cocktails - Spec's Wines, Spirits & Finer Foods

Cool Off With Frozen Cocktails

Spec’sology Blog, Drink Recipes, Spirits
There’s one summer staple that often gets overlooked – the blender. Without this magnificent machine how would we whip up the perfect frozen poolside sippers to help get us through another Texas summer?! We’ve put together a list of some of our favorite frozen cocktails to give your blender a much needed workout. As delicious as these are, you might be tempted to suck one down with gusto, but be careful of their chilling side effect, the dreaded brain freeze! That being said, let’s kick ... 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 hard seltzers for summer

Best Hard Seltzers

Spec’sology Blog, Seltzers
When the sun is shining and the temperature is rising, there’s nothing quite like cracking open a cold, refreshing seltzer to quench your thirst. This summer, a variety of exciting seltzers have hit the market, each offering a unique twist on the classic beverage. Whether you’re lounging by the pool, hosting a barbecue, or just looking for a tasty way to stay cool, these seltzers are sure to make your summer memorable. Here are some of the best hard seltzers you need to try:Modelo Ag... Read More
National Martini Day - Top Martini Recipes - Spec's Wines, Spirits & Finer Foods

National Martini Day

Spec’sology Blog, Drink Recipes, Spirits
The martini is a timeless classic. It never falls out of fashion and there’s no shortage of Bond films to remind us of its cool factor. Numerous theories on the cocktail’s origins exist, as do numerous versions and recipes. From gin or vodka to fruity or savory, the martini is a jack of all trades.Martini Terms Dry: a martini with more gin and less vermouth Dirty: a martini with dashes of olive brine Up: chilled in a cocktail shaker and strained into a martini glass On The Rocks: served ... Read More
The World of White Wines - Spec's Wines, Spirits & Finer Foods

The World of White Wines

Spec’sology Blog, Wine

Narrowing your wine preference down to red or white can be relatively easy, but trying to sip your way through every type of white wine is not something we’d suggest. That’s why we’ve broken white wines down into the three most requested types. We’ll be diving deep into dry, sweet, and aromatic (or floral) white wines to give you a good sense of each and help you find a type that’s perfect for you.
 
Dry White Wines
When we think of the word dry, we think of an unpleasant mouth feelin... Read More

10 Spring Wines Under $20 - Spec's Wines, Spirits & Finer Foods

10 Spring Wines Under $20

Spec’sology Blog, Wine

Spring is officially here and with it comes warmer weather, abundant greenery, wildflowers, and ample time outdoors. So, to help you enjoy nature’s awakening, we’ve put together a collection of wonderful spring wines under $20 to keep that financial spring in your step throughout our favorite sipping season!
 
Yalumba Viognier – $13.99
Viognier is an excellent alternative to Chardonnay wines, and Wine Spectator hailed this one as number 56 on its list of the Top 100 Wines of 2018. The Yal... Read More

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

Brunch on a Budget – Sparkling Wines Under $30

Spec’sology Blog, Entertain, Wine

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 wonâ... Read More

American Craft Beer Week - Spec's Wines, Spirits & Finer Foods

Top Texas Craft Beers

Spec’sology Blog, Beer

American’s love for craft beers has continued its meteoric rise for good reason – they’re great beers! From the robust porters aged in bourbon barrels to the salty gose and unique sours, to all kinds of IPAs, and whatever else they think up. We just can’t seem to get enough of them!
So, in honor of American Craft Beer Week, we’re listing some of our Texas favorites to help you narrow down your choices because if American craft beer has given us anything, it’s an almost overwhelming n... 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

Star Wars Cocktail Recipes - Spec's Wines, Spirits & Finer Foods

Star Wars Cocktails, They Are

Spec’sology Blog, Drink Recipes
May the fourth be with you…on May 4th – the unofficially official Star Wars holiday! This year it falls on Midichlorian Monday, so plan accordingly, young Jedi. So, in order to get your Mos Eisley Cantina hopping, you’re going to need some cocktails.While we can’t travel the system collecting the ingredients required for a Red Dwarf (found on the Mos Eisley secret smugglers menu) and consisting of Polanis Red & Mandallian Narcolethe mixed with Recirculated Fizzwater – we ca... Read More
New Ways to Enjoy Rosé Wines - Spec'c Wines, Spirits & Finer Foods

New Ways to Enjoy Rosés

Spec’sology Blog, Wine

The days of judging a wine by its container are long gone.
With that in mind, let’s focus on rosé and the myriad ways one can enjoy this delicious beverage! A glass bottle may not always be welcome at certain places like the beach, the pool, the river, etc. But a can allows you to bless any place with rosé grace! But even cans have their limits as you well know if you enjoy tubing Texas rivers, and that’s just one of the many reasons for rosé to come in a box! A box of rosé is also perfe... Read More

Best Spring Beers - Spec's Wines, Spirits & Finer Foods

Best Springs Beers

Spec’sology Blog, Beer

It’s officially springtime! And more importantly, winter is done trapping us inside! We are also moving away from winter’s dark, thick beers that kept us full and warm during the cold season. Lighter spring beers are here to refresh your hibernating palate! Check out our list of spring beers to enjoy starting ASAP!
Best Spring Beers
Sierra Nevada Hazy Little Thing
Sierra Nevada chills their fermenters at slightly higher temperatures than normal so the haze doesn’t fade, then they skip the ... Read More