In the summer, there are evenings that all you want to do is relax on the patio, read a book and have a glass of wine. Then there are occasions, like a pool party or dinner with friends, that a tasty cocktail would be the perfect treat. But what about the times you really want both, but can’t decide?
Solution: make a wine cocktail! Spec’s has Texas’ largest selection of wines, and hard-to-find spirits, so you can prepare a delicious drink that has the best of both worlds. Here are some recipes that will satisfy your taste buds no matter what mood you’re in. Don’t forget a straw!
Rosy Margarita
4 oz Rosé wine
1 oz Tequila, silver
1/2 oz Orange liqueur
Splash of lime juice
Lime wheel for garnish
Pour ingredients into an ice-filled glass, add a splash of lime juice and stir. Garnish with a lime wheel and enjoy your rosy margarita!
Wild Cherry
3 oz Sparkling riesling
1 oz Orange liqueur
2 oz Lemon-lime soda
Splash of grenadine
Cherry for garnish
Stir sparkling riesling, orange liqueur and lemon-lime soda into an ice-filled glass. Add a splash of grenadine and garnish with a cherry for a splash of color!
Just Peachy
1 oz Gin
1 oz Moscato
1 oz Lemon juice
½ oz Peach schnapps
½ oz Simple syrup
Peach slice for garnish
Combine ingredients in a cocktail shaker filled with ice and shake to blend. Pour into your favorite glass and garnish with a peach slice!
Red Chiller
1½ oz Pinot noir
1½ oz Tequila silver
½ oz Lime juice
½ oz Agave nectar
2 oz Grapefruit soda
Lime wedge for garnish
Pour all ingredients except soda into an ice-filled cocktail shaker. Shake to blend and strain into a glass. Add the grapefruit soda on top, garnish with a lime wedge and prepare to be chilled!
