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Dragon Cocktails | Spec's Wines, Spirits & Finer Foods

Dragon Cocktails – Tip the Scales in Your Favor

Spec’sology Blog, Spirits
It’s National Appreciate a Dragon Day! Yes, it’s a thing. So, whether you’re a fan of Puff, Smaug, or Drogon, January 16th is the day to raise a glass to your favorite mythological creature. And to make this list of dragon-inspired cocktails even more interesting, we’ve got some classic dragon movies you should checkout as well!Dragon Films The NeverEnding Story (1984) Godzilla vs. King Ghidorah (1991) DragonHeart (1996) Reign of Fire (2002) How to Train Your Dragon (2010) The Hobb... Read More

Austin Tastings January 20

Entertain

DRIPPING SPRINGS – 66 Hargraves

1/24
Bloody Buddy Ready to Drink

BASTROP – 739 Old Bastrop Hwy

TBA

HIGH MEADOW – 12611 Hymeadow Dr

1/24
Bloody Buddy Ready to Drink

HIGHLAND PARK – 5775 Airport Blvd

1/24
Austonian Whiskey
1/25
Bloody Buddy Ready to Drink
1010 Premium Drinks
Goodnight Loving Vodka

BRODIE LANE – 4970 W Hwy 290

1/24
Moravia
Texas Southwind
Long Drink Cocktail
Michelob Ultra
1/25
Opolo Summit Creek
Michelob Ultra
Sugarlands
Somrus Indian... Read More

Top Winter Wines - Spec's Wines, Spirits, & Finer Foods

Best Wines to Enjoy in Winter

Spec’sology Blog, Wine
When it comes to cold weather drinking, folks usually think of hot beverages spiked with alcohol. When it comes to winter, however, it is wine’s time to shine. Unless you’re struggling to survive in a desolate tundra, a hot beverage may not be the best route for enjoying the evening. Curled up by a roaring fire, the last thing one might want is a hot drink that matches the heat pouring out of the hearth. When’s the last time you opted for a hot coco in the middle of summer? Wine, on the ot... Read More

Austin Tastings January 13

Entertain

DRIPPING SPRINGS – 66 Hargraves

1/17
Branson Cognac

BASTROP – 739 Old Bastrop Hwy

TBA

HIGH MEADOW – 12611 Hymeadow Dr

1/17
Branson Cognac

HIGHLAND PARK – 5775 Airport Blvd

1/18
Sugarlands Cognac

BRODIE LANE – 4970 W Hwy 290

1/17
Long Drink Cocktail
Branson Cognac
Chemin du Roi Champagne Brut
Cutwater Vodka
1/18
Austonian Whiskey

ARBOR WALK – 10515 N Mopac

1/17
Texas Southwind
Austonian Whiskey
Western Son Vodka
Long Drink Cocktail
1/18
Kee... Read More

Minimalist Cocktails | Spec's Wines, Spirits & Finer Foods

Less is More – Minimalist Cocktails

Spec’sology Blog, Spirits
Sometimes less can be deliciously more! There’s no need to have your bar stocked with every kind of liquor imaginable in order to make great cocktails that your guests will love. And you’ll also be any bartender’s favorite patron when you ask for a 3-ingredient cocktail that doesn’t require them to toast a thinly sliced vanilla bean during peak bar hours. If you’re thinking these are going to be barebones, old school, cocktails that your granddad drank, well you’re partially right. S... Read More
New Spirits To Try 2020 | Spec's Wines, Spirits & Finer Foods

New Year, New Spirits – What to Try in 2020

Spec’sology Blog, Holidays, Spirits
If you’re looking to raise a glass to something new in 2020, we’ve put together a list of our favorite new spirits to hit the market this year and we’re excited to share. From floral, seasonal gin to flavored vodka infused with Japanese citrus fruit, and an entirely new spirit that’s similar to mescal yet completely different, these five new spirits are more than worthy of your attention. Hendrick’s Midsummer Solstice GinMaster Distiller Lesley Gracie, the woman who created the Hendric... Read More

Austin Tastings January 6

Entertain

DRIPPING SPRINGS – 66 Hargraves

TBA

BASTROP – 739 Old Bastrop Hwy

1/11
Branson Cognac

HIGH MEADOW – 12611 Hymeadow Dr

TBA

HIGHLAND PARK – 5775 Airport Blvd

1/10
Austonian Whiskey
Western Son Vodka
Branson Cognac

BRODIE LANE – 4970 W Hwy 290

1/10
Long Drink Cocktail
Otto’s CBD Cider
1/11/
Western Son Vodka

ARBOR WALK – 10515 N Mopac

1/10
Long Drink Cocktail
1/11
Austonian Whiskey

ROUND ROCK – 201 University Oaks Blvd

1/10
Long D... Read More

Creative Uses for Champagne - Spec's Wines, Spirits & Finer Foods

Cheers to Champagne

Spec’sology Blog, Drink Recipes, Entertain, Holidays
Champagne is known as the drink of choice for celebrations of all kinds, but this bubbly beverage is so much more than a special occasion sipper. Champagne can be used in all sorts of dishes from risotto to Jell-O and everything in between! We’ve put together a list of great Champagnes and sparkling wines for the holidays along with some recipe ideas to use with any leftovers you might have. Or if you’re like us, you might just want to buy an extra bottle or two as there’s no such thing as... Read More

Austin Tastings December 30-January 4

Entertain

DRIPPING SPRINGS – 66 Hargraves

12/30
Skrewball Peanut Butter Whiskey
Templeton Rye
1/3
Western Son Vodka

BASTROP – 739 Old Bastrop Hwy

TBA

HIGH MEADOW – 12611 Hymeadow Dr

12/30
Cat Tequila
1/4
Western Son Vodka

HIGHLAND PARK – 5775 Airport Blvd

12/30
Jim Beam Bourbon
Skrewball Peanut Butter Whiskey
Templeton Rye
12/31
Puro Verde Tequila

BRODIE LANE – 4970 W Hwy 290

12/30
La Posta Pizzella
Jim Beam Bourbon
Cat Tequila
Elouan
Long Drink Cocktail
Mart... Read More