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Party Perfect Holiday Cocktail Recipes - Spec's Wines, Spirits & Finer Foods

Perfect Holiday Cocktail Recipes

Spec’sology Blog, Drink Recipes, Holidays
Whether you’re hosting a holiday party of just flexing your festivity at home, we’ve got you covered like white on Christmas with these delicious holiday cocktails that are sure to land you on the extra nice list!   Maker’s Mark Holiday Hibiscus Ingredients 2 parts Maker’s Mark Bourbon 2 dashes Angostura bitters 2 tablespoon wild hibiscus syrup Garnish: Wild hibiscus flower Directions Place all ingredients in a mixing glass and stir in with a bar spoon Fill a rocks glass 3/4 full... Read More
Must-Try Halloween Cocktails of 2022

Must-Try Halloween Cocktails of 2022

Spec’sology Blog, Drink Recipes, Entertain
For 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 rais... Read More
Tropical Rum Cocktails - Spec's Wines, Spirits & Finer Foods

Tropical Rum Cocktails

Spec’sology Blog, Drink Recipes
There’s just something about the taste of a tropical rum cocktail that can instantly transport you to a palm tree-lined beach. The steel drums fade in as the surf tickles your toes and the fresh saltwater air dances under your nose. No matter where you’re sitting, all it takes is one sip of paradise in a glass to have you longing for some serious R&R. So, in lieu of sunburns and jellyfish, we’ve put together a few of our favorite, lesser known, tropical rum cocktails that’ll have you... Read More
Tequila Slush Recipes - Spec's Wines, Spirits & Finer Foods

Tequila Slushes Recipes

Spec’sology Blog, Drink Recipes, Spirits
When it’s this hot out the only thing sweating should be your ice-cold beverage. And that’ll definitely be the case when you’re celebrating National Tequila Day with one of our highly recommended slushes in hand! Whether you’re lounging by the pool, grilling at a cookout, or just unwinding after a long hot day, these delicious frozen tequila cocktails are surprisingly easy to make with just a blender, some ice and a handful of ingredients. If slushes aren’t your thing, be sure to c... Read More
The Dirty Shirley & Other Vintage Cocktails - Spec's

The Dirty Shirley & Other Vintage Cocktails

Spec’sology Blog, Drink Recipes, Spirits
The summer’s hottest sipper is a refreshingly delightful twist on the vintage Shirley Temple – introducing the Dirty Shirley! The Shirley Temple may have been invented in the 1930s by a bartender at Chasen’s, a restaurant in Beverly Hills, California, to serve then-child actress Shirley Temple. Of course, there are other claims to its origin, but we like that one best. The Shirley Temple has been a favorite drink order for kids since the 1930s, but in the hands of crafty adults, it... Read More
5 Daiquiri Twists - Spec's Wines, Spirits & Finer Foods

5 Daiquiri Recipes With A Twist

Spec’sology Blog, Drink Recipes, Spirits
July is blender season at Spec’s! Nothing makes hosting easier than simply dumping ingredients into a blender and then pouring out cups of delicious sunshine to eager guests. And there isn’t an easier go-to cocktail than the classic daiquiri. Made with only 3 ingredients: rum, sugar, and lime; the daiquiri is the perfect drink to hone your bartending skills. With a few simple additions, you’ll be slinging top-shelf tropical delight in no time! Check out some of our favorite daiquiri twists... Read More
The Best Camping Cocktails - Spec's Wines, Spirits & Finer Foods

5 Best Camping Cocktails

Spec’sology Blog, Drink Recipes
June is National Camping Month! (we can only assume this was created in some northern state where it’s a high of 80 in June!) Camping is a great way to get out and see America the beautiful in all its glory. Gathering around a campfire with your favorite pals can be the perfect vacation from the everyday hustle and bustle of modern life. Some of us here at Spec’s are avid outdoor enthusiasts while others prefer a shower and a tv; so, for this collection of campfire cocktails we’ve relied o... Read More
Mastering The Martini - How To - Spec's Wines, Spirits & Finer Foods

How To Make A Perfect Martini

Spec’sology Blog, Drink Recipes
The martini is a timeless classic. It never falls out of fashion as it is fashion. And there’s never a shortage of Bond films to remind us of its cool factor as well as to pique the interest of younger generations. Numerous theories on the cocktail’s origins exist, as do numerous versions and recipes. From gin or vodka to fruity or savory, the martini is a jack of all trades. Although, attaching “tini” to the end of a cocktail usually just means it’s served in a v-shaped glass, often c... Read More
Popular Cocktails By Decade - Spec's Wines, Spirits & Finer Foods

Cocktails Through The Decades

Spec’sology Blog, Drink Recipes
You can walk into almost any bar and order whatever cocktail you’d like, and they’ll easily be able to make it for you. But this wasn’t always the case. We didn’t have access to the variety of spirits and flavors we have today, which made for some creative cocktail making back in the day. Join us on a journey through time as we take you through 7 decades of cocktail decadence highlighting the most popular drink of choice for each time period.   1950’s Martini The ease of gin manuf... Read More
Fresh Botanical Cocktails - Spec's Wines, Spirits & Finer Foods

Fresh Botanical Cocktail Recipes

Spec’sology Blog, Drink Recipes, Spirits
Nothing screams spring like colorful flowers and fresh blooms! And we can’t think of a more suiting way to praise the petals than by adding them to a cocktail! Botanical cocktails are as delicious as they are beautiful, and we think they’re the perfect way to welcome in the changing of the seasons! Check out some of our favorite floral and herbal cocktails and be sure to hit up your local florists or garden for the pretty plant parts!   Herb Gardner Ingredients 1 ½ oz Patrón Silver ... Read More
An Irish Twist On Classic Cocktails - Spec's Wines, Spirits & Finer Foods

Irish Twist On Classic Cocktails

Spec’sology Blog, Drink Recipes
When it comes to classic whiskey cocktails we typically find them made with American bourbon or whiskey, and that is absolutely fine! But, if you were to swap that spirit with an Irish whiskey you might be in for a treat! Bourbon tends to be sweeter and denser than Irish whiskey, which is less smoky, but very smooth and a bit fruity. Typically, bourbon boasts strong flavors of oak, caramel, marshmallow, and vanilla. Whiskey, however, has a taste that is warm, spicy, sweet, caramelly, or toasty i... Read More
Tea-Infused Martini Recipes - Spec's Wines, Spirits & Finer Foods

3 Easy-to-Make Tea-Infused Martinis

Spec’sology Blog, Drink Recipes
Pardon me, old chap, but did you know that teatime is becoming the new happy hour?! Calm down, we’re not suggesting you replace your happy hour with tea and crumpets! Quite the contrary actually. Our mixologists have been crafting new ways to incorporate tea into delicious cocktails! Use the recipes below as an excuse to call up your Sunday brunch crew for a very un-brunchy afternoon gathered around a Mad Hatter inspired tablescape with all the fixins for tantalizing tea-based cocktails! Just ... Read More