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Texas Travel Treats - Spec's Wines, Spirits & Finer Foods

Texas Travel Treats

Spec’sology Blog, Seltzers, Spirits, Wine
You don’t have to fly to some exotic location to enjoy a much-needed summer vacation! With a state as big as Texas, there’s plenty to do all within a day of travel! Check out some of our favorite summer spots in Texas and be sure to hit up Spec’s on your way for everything you’ll need to have a great time!   New Braunfels New Braunfels is known for being a city that loves to have fun on its rivers. With two rivers to choose from, and plenty of tubing companies for each, you could spend ... Read More
The History of Rum - Spec's Wines, Spirits & Finer Foods

The History of Rum

Spec’sology Blog, Spirits
The history of rum as we know it today begins in 2010. Before this period, rum was considered a mythical libation due to its draconian production methods. It was reported that in order to make rum, one was required to do so on a ship, in the eye of a hurricane. The rum was then rapidly bottled and sold to the sailors under the prerequisite that they must consume the rum before sailing through the hurricane. Hence the nickname “Suffering Sea Sugar”. Things changed in 2010 with the birth of Ar... Read More
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
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
Whiskies of The World - Spec's Wines, Spirits & Finer Foods

Whiskies of The World

Spec’sology Blog, Spirits

When you think whiskey, you typically think of countries like Ireland, Scotland, Canada, and the U.S., but there are actually over 25 whiskey-producing nations around the world.
These different regions of the world have different spellings – whiskey or whisky, and neither is technically wrong. Whiskey is generally used in the US and Ireland, while whisky is used in Scotland, Canada, and Japan.
Whiskey is made by distilling fermented grains and evidence of this process can be traced as far back... 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
National Martini Month Martini Recipes - Spec's Wines, Spirits & Finer Foods

National Martini Month

Spec’sology Blog, Drink Recipes, Spirits

Martinis are no longer restricted to business lunches and casually cool spies.
In fact, it’s as common to see them at brunch as it is at happy hour. From gin or vodka to fruity, sweet, or savory, the martini is a jack of all trades.
Join us in celebrating this versatile cocktail during National Martini Month with one of these delicious recipes and let your fancy flag fly!
Snickerdoodle Martini
The perfect dessert martini! Creamy, sweet, and decadent in all the right ways.
Ingredients
2 oz. Ket... Read More

New Wines, Spirits & Beers for 2021

Spec’sology Blog, Beer, Spirits, Wine

It’s January so you’ve probably finished reading all the 2020 recaps and are beyond ready to move on and leave those 365 days as far behind as possible! We feel you. So, what’s new for beverages in the year 2021 you ask? Well, settle on down and get ready to have your happy hour future read by the experts.
2021 will see the continued rise of hard seltzers as more and more brands get in on the action with new and unique offerings.
Online wine education courses skyrocketed during quarantine ... Read More

National Punch Day Recipes - Spec's Wines, Spirits & Finer Foods

National Punch Day Recipes

Spec’sology Blog, Drink Recipes, Spirits

When it comes to relaxing, a refreshing beverage is everything, and the ultimate refreshment is one that doesn’t require you to keep making a new one every time you empty your cup! Having a pitcher of perfection on hand lets you relax without having to make multiple trips to the bar, and when it comes to relaxation – less is definitely more. That’s why we’re big fans of summer punch. Make it once and you’re good for hours of delicious refreshment! They require a little more plannin... Read More

Game Day Cocktails - Spec's Wines, Spirits & Finer Foods

Game Day Cocktails

Spec’sology Blog, Drink Recipes, Spirits

When it’s time for game day, the best place to gear up for good times is Spec’s! Stock up for the game with lower prices on a stadium-sized selection of all your favorites! Don’t have enough for overtime? You won’t have to miss a second with Spec’s home delivery! Just use the Spec’s app and order delivery when you shop online.

Check out our list of game day cocktails that are sure to raise your team spirits!

 
Tiki Touchdown
Ingredients

24 oz. pineapple juice
9 o... Read More

Boozy Bites Recipes - Spec's Wines, Spirits & Finer Foods

Blissfully Boozy Bites: Alcohol-Infused Foods

Spec’sology Blog, Spirits

Pairing food with alcohol can be a fun learning experience. What works, what doesn’t and everything in between. But sometimes you just want it to work and not have to consume so much liquid to find your sweet spot. That’s why we’ve put together a collection of booze-infused foods so all you have to do is enjoy a meal to enjoy yourself.

These are some of our favorite alcohol-infused food recipes covering everything from appetizers and soup to entrées and dessert!

 
Melon Booze ... Read More

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

Easy Labor Day Cocktails

Spec’sology Blog, Drink Recipes, Spirits

The last thing you want to be doing on Labor Day is labor. Known as the bookend of summer, you’ll soon be reaching for a jacket instead of suntan lotion. So, we want you to get the most of out the last summer holiday. That’s why we’ve put together a collection of “easy labor” cocktails so you can get back to the grilling and chilling with a drink in hand!

 
Ruby Radler
Ingredients

1 oz. grapefruit vodka
1 can grapefruit radler

Directions

Drink about 2 oz. of t... Read More