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Summer Vodka Cocktails - Spec's Wines, Spirits & Finer Foods

Sunshine & Vodka – Refreshing Vodka Cocktails

Nothing says summer like having a refreshing cocktail in hand while enjoying the great outdoors. And while we have nothing but praise for beer and the more flavor-forward spirits like gin, whiskey and tequila; vodka’s neutral flavor profile makes it the perfect base for a refreshing cocktail. So, if you’re looking for new ways to keep your summer fresh, we’ve put together some great vodka cocktails you can whip up anywhere! Great Gatsby Ingredients 1 oz. vodka1 oz. Lillet Blanc... Read More

Simply Vodka: Easy Vodka Cocktails

Vodka is one of the easiest spirits to work with when crafting cocktails. Its mild flavor allows it to blend with a variety of ingredients that can be shaken, stirred, and blended into numerous complex cocktails, but where it truly shines is in minimalistic drinks. The fewer the ingredients the easier it is to make, and vodka lends itself perfectly to these kinds of beverages. Check out our list of the most delicious and easiest to whip up vodka cocktails and set yourself up for a low stress... Read More

Turn Up the Vodka Volume: National Vodka Day!

Happy National Vodka Day! We’ll take any excuse to celebrate this colorless and versatile libation. Did you know that vodka makes up nearly 25% of all spirits sold in North America? That makes it the most popular spirit sold, even surpassing America’s favorite, bourbon. But despite its popularity, vodka is also one of the most misunderstood drinks out there. So to celebrate National Vodka Day, let’s bust some of the top myths about this popular spirit.

1. Vodka is made from potatoes only.... Read More

Summer Vodka Cocktails - Spec's Wines, Spirits & Finer Foods

Summer Vodka Cocktails

With the Texas summer in full swing, you need lasting refreshment to make a full day of fun in the sun. While nothing beats the delicious flavor combinations you can create with a cocktail, some spirits just aren’t made for summer weather. Rum cocktails can end up too sweet, tequila too strong, and whiskey a bit too warming – but vodka, with its neutral flavor profile, lends itself perfectly to whatever refreshing taste you’re looking to capture.
Check out some of our favorite vodka cockta... Read More

Variety—the “V” in Vodka!

Traditionally, vodka is known as an easy-to-drink liquor and a key ingredient in classic cocktails like the Bloody Mary and Cosmopolitan. But this top-seller has undergone a taste transformation. Hundreds of flavored vodkas now exist thanks to distillers’ imagination and creativity.

Crisp citrus and tasty berry flavors are light and refreshing—then there are some flavored vodkas that sound so unusual or exotic, your curiosity simply must be satisfied.

Stop by Spec’s to start you flavored... Read More

Celebrate National Vodka Day

This year, National Vodka Day falls on a Wednesday, so we’ve put together a few vodka cocktail recipes to help get you over that hump.

And now for a brief history lesson! Vodka was initially distilled in Poland around the 11th century and was originally used as medicine and an ingredient in gunpowder. Since early production methods were crude, vodka often contained impurities, so to mask these the distillers flavored their spirits with fruit, herbs, or spices. Interestingly enough, we still... Read More

Blue Sky Vodka Recipe

Blue Sky Vodka Recipe

Looking for a refreshing summer drink? Here you go! Blue Sky is a unique take on the classic martini. Get more delicious recipes from our Cocktail Insider!

Ingredients
2 oz vodka
1 oz blue curacao
2 oz white grape juice
1 oz club soda

Preparation
Pour all ingredients into an ice-filled cocktail shaker and shake to blend. Strain into a glass with ice and enjoy!