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 v... Read More
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Must Try Flavored Vodkas

Estimated Reading Time: 4 Minutes Flavored Vodka Flavored vodka has been growing in popularity over the years, and for good reason. Vodka is a versatile spirit that can take on a wide range of flavors, making it an excellent choice for mixing cocktails or enjoying on its own. Whether you prefer fruity, spicy, or herbal flavors, there’s a flavored vodka out there for everyone. Flavored vodka is a type of distilled spirit that has been infused or flavored with natural or artificial f... 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!

Celebrate National Vodka Day!

Sunday is National Vodka Day, and while most people are familiar with their favorite way to enjoy this classic liquor, we thought we’d touch on its history to commemorate the day!

Vodka is a native of Poland and Russia where it has existed in some form since the Middle Ages. The word “vodka” comes from the Slavic word “voda,” meaning water. It wasn’t until the mid-18th century that the first formal vodka distilleries were opened.

Since then, vodka has become a popular libation ... 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

Top Five Texas Vodkas - Spec's Wines, Spirits & Finer Foods

5 Best Texas Vodkas

There may be a small red mark from lightly banging my forehead against the desk. That’s what happens when you have to choose the best among so many awesome choices! It was really hard to pick the top 5 Texas vodkas because the state of Texas has produced some truly outstanding ones over the years! Eventually, we managed to settle on several that seemed to shine above the rest. Here are our top 5 picks for the best Texas vodka brands available on the market today! 1. 1835 Texa... Read More