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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
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
Cake Inspired Cocktails - Spec's Wines, Spirits, & Finer Foods

Let Them Drink Cake – Cake Cocktails

Spec’sology Blog, Drink Recipes, Spirits
Have your cake and drink it too with these mouthwatering cake cocktails! Skip the oven and warm up the shaker instead. All you need are a few ingredients, a shaker, some ice, and of course sprinkles – even if you don’t need them for a particular cocktail, sprinkles are always good to have on hand! These crowd-pleasers are perfect for any occasion but especially birthdays, weddings, bridal showers, and neighborhood get-togethers. So, gather your pals and get to caking with these 10 delici... Read More
Cigar & Spirit Pairings, Spec's Wines, Spirits & Finer foods

Easy Cigar & Spirit Pairings

Spec’sology Blog, Entertain, Pairings, Spirits
“Shall we retire to the study for cigars and brandy?” You’ve heard this before in a movie and they always make it sound so relaxing, but what happens if you have no idea what you’re doing when it comes to pairing a cigar with a fine spirit? Well, you either get it wrong and everyone notices, or you get it right and everyone notices. Either way, people are going to find out whether you know what you’re doing or not and, depending on the company, judge you accordingly.  So, instead ... Read More
Halloween Cocktails

Diabolical Drinks: Halloween Cocktail Recipes

Spec’sology Blog, Spirits
If you’ve been planning your Halloween party since November, the last thing you want to do is serve your ghoulish guests common cocktails. The Halloween theme doesn’t stop at the bar; if anything, it gets amped up a notch or two. Spec’s has you covered with delicious recipes for everything from creepy cocktails to spooky shooters and petrifying punches! (if all else fails, just throw a bunch of candy and liquor in a blender and see what happens!)Candy Corn ShooterIngredients1pt Creme de Ba... Read More
Chocolate Cocktails

Choco Lots of Cocktails

Finer Foods, Spirits
There are times when a glass of liquor is just what you need to take the edge off, but sometimes what you really need is some rich, velvety chocolate to make everything right in the world. Thankfully, combining these two is easier than you think!Join us as we celebrate National Chocolate Day with a collection of truly divine chocolate cocktails you can whip up when life is whooping up on you.Chocolate Old FashionedIngredients2 oz. bourbon1 sugar cube3 dashes chocolate bitters1 orange twistSplash... Read More
Apple Flavored Cocktails

An Apple Cocktail A Day…

Spec’sology Blog, Spirits
With cooler weather starting to arrive, it’s time to roll up that flannel sleeve and embrace the taste of the season! No, we’re not talking about pumpkins; there have been enough pumpkin flavored items unleashed on us in the last month to properly summon The Great Pumpkin King a dozen times over. Instead, we’re talking about the often-overlooked apple. So, join us as we dive into the season were the glorious apple shines as the star ingredient in this list of seasonal of cocktails!Apple Pi... Read More

The Lowdown on Liqueur: Cocktail Recipes

Entertain, Spec’sology Blog, Spirits
When stocking your home bar or even just ordering a drink, the words “liquor” and “liqueur” can appear confounding similar. Besides looking and sounding the same, they also have a lot in common in that both are alcohol, both are fond in stores and at bars and both are used to make cocktails. The key difference between these two is how to use them and how much to use – as mixing them up will lead to an atrocious concoction! We’ll explain the difference and recommend some popular l... Read More

Fall Wedding Cocktails

Entertain, Spec’sology Blog, Spirits
The best part of having a fall wedding, besides the lack of sweltering summer heat, is the taste of fall sprinkled throughout the event. Whether it’s leafy table toppers, seasonal flowers, or orange bridesmaid dresses (you laugh but we’ve seen it!) The one component you shouldn’t skimp with the season on is the bar.Having a list of available cocktails makes everything from ordering and budgeting to serving and pleasing guests substantially easier. But what to have on your cocktail list? Se... Read More

Roasty Toasty Coffee Cocktails

Spec’sology Blog, Entertain, Spirits
Coffee cocktails have come a long way since the 1940s/50’s Irish Coffee and 1960’s White Russian (made famous by The Big Lebowski), and the Espresso Martini of the 1980s/90’s. This is in part to the evolution of coffee culture itself. From first-wave drip coffee, to Starbucks, to today’s craft “third-wave” coffee and the canned cold brew trend. These different styles of coffee have given us the ability to mix them into cocktails never before possible, but certainly delicious.Thankful... 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 MojitosWith frozen strawberries instead of ice, this is a cocktail that keeps on givin... Read More