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Best Sangria Recipes for Any Occasion
EntertainHome Bar Essentials – Home Bar Ideas on a Budget
Spec’sology Blog, Entertain, Glassware, SpiritsWhat Is Soju? Explore The Hottest Korean Liquor
Entertain, Drink Recipes, Spec’sology Blog, SpiritsNew Year’s Eve Party Planning
Spec’sology Blog, Entertain, HolidaysThere’s really no better party than celebrating the end of the year with family and friends! To ensure you get the most out of your ball dropping bash, we’ve put together some tips to make it as easy, beautiful, and delicious as possible!
Decorating
Sparkles over Flowers.
Skip all floral arrangements and the gorgeous centerpiece, and instead fill glass hurricanes or vases with foil horns, silver balls, confetti and even NYE tiaras.
Glitz and glamor are the order of the day!
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Spec’s Is Thankful For…
Spec’sology Blog, Entertain, Finer Foods, Holidays, Spirits, WineIt’s the time of year that we’d like to take a moment and send our love and appreciation to some of our favorite brands and products of 2022!
So, without further ado…
Branson Cognac
Owned by award-winning musician, entrepreneur, actor and producer Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, Branson Cognac represents a bespoke, exclusive and unique Cognac that showcases the highest quality of Cognac being made from the best vineyards in every bottle.
Maker’s Mark Private Select
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Thanksgiving Hosting 101
Spec’sology Blog, Entertain, HolidaysWe were all taught that Thanksgiving was first celebrated in 1621 at Plymouth, Massachusetts. But there’s historical evidence pointing to present-day El Paso as being the location of the first Thanksgiving and it occurred more than 20 years earlier in 1597 when at least 400 Spaniards, in an exploration led by Juan de Oñate, feasted with the Mansos tribe. While that may not qualify as the Thanksgiving we know today, it certainly means there’s no right or wrong way to celebrate turkey day!
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Must-Try Halloween Cocktails of 2022
Spec’sology Blog, Drink Recipes, EntertainFor some people, Halloween brings out their inner decorating monster, others get super creative with costumes, and then there are the creepy cocktail connoisseurs! These mixologists of mayhem are the ones who fuel the fun for all their fellow ghouls, and without them we’d just be adults dressed like children standing around someone’s yard.
So, in order to get the most out of your Halloween hootenanny, check out this list of devilishly delicious cocktail recipes sure to keep your spirits r... Read More
Top Imported Beers
EntertainAmerica is undoubtedly home to a wild variety of beers, from double IPAs to coffee barrel-aged imperial stouts, but that doesn’t mean you have to restrict your brews to the 50 states! The rest of the world also makes beer. In fact, numerous countries have been brewing up suds centuries before America was founded, so they might know a thing or two about crafting an excellent beer.
Checkout our six favorites from around the globe and crack open an ice-cold can of culture!
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How to Build the Perfect Cheese Board
Spec’sology Blog, Cheese, Entertain, Finer FoodsEver been equal parts hungry and lazy? So much so that you just end up stuffing some meat and cheese in your face and moving on?
Whether you knew it or not, you just dined on a charcuterie plate. Albeit a less fancy one than you’ll find in local restaurants, but we’re about to change all that!
First things first, it’s pronounced shar-cute-uh-ree. You’re welcome.
What Is Charcuterie?
The word charcuterie comes from the French and literally means cooked cold meats. A charcuterie bo... Read More
Alcohol Marinades: Memorial Day Recipes
Spec’sology Blog, Beer, Entertain, SpiritsMemorial Day is here and that means it’s time to drag your grill into the kitchen and put it to use! OK, you should probably skip the dragging inside part, but either way, your grill will definitely be the center of attention this holiday weekend. And where there’s grilling, there’s marinating!
Everyone has their preferred method of marinating meats, and one of the most popular ways to do it involves alcohol. A bourbon marinade is an excellent choice for chicken or steak, but there are ... Read More
Strawberry Paloma
Spec’sology Blog, Entertain, HolidaysCinco de Mayo is all about celebrating Mexican culture and heritage. And while there is absolutely more to this day than tequila and tacos, but we’ll be focusing on tequila as well as some other fun items you’ll need to throw the perfect Cinco de Mayo party!
Tequila
Pitcher Perfect Rita Recipe
Of course, you’ll need a margarita, but instead of having to stand there making the same drink over and over again why not just whip up and easy pitcher-sized recipe that’ll free you up to enjoy... Read More