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Low Calorie Cocktail Classics - Spec's Wines, Spirits & Finer Foods

Low Calorie Cocktail Classics

Drink Recipes, Spec’sology Blog
It’s the New Year and time for a brand new you! Or something like that. If you’re like most of us, you’ve probably got a resolution to lose weight that’s already getting pushed to the back burner. But what if there was an easy way to trim down some of your calorie intake without sacrificing something you love…like sitting around enjoying things. We’re talking about low-calorie cocktails! These fire-spitters are low on calories and high on taste so you can happily raise a glass to tip... Read More
Warm Winter Cocktails - Spec's Wines, Spirits & Finer Foods

Warm Winter Cocktails

Drink Recipes, Spec’sology Blog
It’s the time of year where you want to warm up when the sun goes down, and there’s no better way to heat up your insides than with a toasty hot drink in your hands. Sure, beer and fire pits go hand in hand, but when it hurts to even hold the ice-cold can, you may want to rethink your approach to fireside imbibing. So, whether you’re sitting around the fire or just curled up on the couch, we’ve got a collection of 4 delicious hot cocktails to help you raise a glass to the lower temps!  ... Read More
2021 Cocktail Roundup - Spec's Wines, Spirits & Finer Foods

2021 Cocktail Roundup

Drink Recipes, Spec’sology Blog, Spirits
It’s that magical time of year when we get to take a look back at how the last twelve months went through the lens of what we liked best. And while lists of the top movies, music, and books are at the top of the list for lists, this is Spec’s and we’re all about the cocktails! Every year we post dozens of cocktail recipes for you to try at home, and every year you have your favorites. So, after having our highly advanced AI scrutinize your facial muscles to decipher your favorite recipes, ... Read More
Holiday Margarita Recipes - Spec's Wines, Spirits & Finer Foods

Holiday Margaritas

Spec’sology Blog, Drink Recipes, Holidays
Nothing says Christmas in Texas like margaritas! Texans know there’s no such thing as tequila season and see no reason to relegate their cactus juice to the warmer months. Tequila is such a unique flavor that goes surprisingly well with seasonal holiday ingredients. Checkout our list of festive fermentations and cowboy up to a Texas Christmas! Smokey Santa Rita Ingredients 1 serrano chile 3 oz. fresh lime juice, plus wheels for rims and for serving 1 tsp. flaky sea salt 1 tsp. sumac (optional)... Read More
Labor Day Cocktails - Spec's Wines, Spirits & Finer Things

Labor Day Cocktails

Spec’sology Blog, Drink Recipes, Holidays
Send summer off with a delicious bang with these perfect end of summer cocktails!   Blood Orange Champagne Mule Ingredients 1 ½ oz. vodka juice of ½ a medium blood orange juice of ½ a lime 4 mint leaves 2 oz. chilled ginger beer Top off with chilled champagne or prosecco Directions Add all ingredients to a glass and top off with a splash of bubbly. Grilled Watermelon Margarita Ingredients 1 oz. Cointreau 2 oz. tequila 1 oz. fresh lime juice 0.5 oz. grilled watermelon syrup 0.5 oz. fresh gra... Read More
Texas Concerts & Cocktails

Texas Concerts & Cocktails

Spec’sology Blog, Drink Recipes
With Texas opened back up and everyone looking for something to do this summer, we thought it might be nice to put together a list of no-stress good times. We couldn’t think of a better way to get back out there than by enjoying some live music. So, we’ve put together a handful of shows across Texas and even did you the courtesy of pairing them with a pre-concert cocktail to get you in the mood to groove!   Justin Bieber – DFW – Aug 6 The Despacito   Ingredients 1 ½ oz. reposado tequi... Read More
Cocktails Around The World - Spec's Wines, Spirits & Finer Foods

Cocktails Around The World

Spec’sology Blog, Drink Recipes
The 2021 Summer Games, previously known as the 2020 Summer Games, kickoff on July 23rd with the first sporting event starting the following day. New to the games this year are 4 sports making their Olympic debut: surfing, skateboarding, sport climbing, and karate. Rumor has it that breakdancing will make its first appearance at the winter Pairs games. With 205 countries participating, we thought it was a good opportunity to explore some unique cocktails from various countries. So, in the spirit ... Read More
Summer Vodka Cocktails - Spec's Wines, Spirits & Finer Foods

Summer Vodka Cocktails

Spec’sology Blog, Drink Recipes
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
Cool Off With Frozen Cocktails - Spec's Wines, Spirits & Finer Foods

Cool Off With Frozen Cocktails

Spec’sology Blog, Drink Recipes, Spirits
There’s one summer staple that often gets overlooked – the blender. Without this magnificent machine how would we whip up the perfect frozen poolside sippers to help get us through another Texas summer?! We’ve put together a list of some of our favorite frozen cocktails to give your blender a much needed workout. As delicious as these are, you might be tempted to suck one down with gusto, but be careful of their chilling side effect, the dreaded brain freeze! That being said, let’s kick ... Read More
National Martini Day - Top Martini Recipes - Spec's Wines, Spirits & Finer Foods

National Martini Day

Spec’sology Blog, Drink Recipes, Spirits
The martini is a timeless classic. It never falls out of fashion and there’s no shortage of Bond films to remind us of its cool factor. 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.Martini Terms Dry: a martini with more gin and less vermouth Dirty: a martini with dashes of olive brine Up: chilled in a cocktail shaker and strained into a martini glass On The Rocks: served ... Read More
Star Wars Cocktail Recipes - Spec's Wines, Spirits & Finer Foods

Star Wars Cocktails, They Are

Spec’sology Blog, Drink Recipes
May the fourth be with you…on May 4th – the unofficially official Star Wars holiday! This year it falls on Midichlorian Monday, so plan accordingly, young Jedi. So, in order to get your Mos Eisley Cantina hopping, you’re going to need some cocktails.While we can’t travel the system collecting the ingredients required for a Red Dwarf (found on the Mos Eisley secret smugglers menu) and consisting of Polanis Red & Mandallian Narcolethe mixed with Recirculated Fizzwater – we ca... Read More
March Tournament Cocktails - Spec's Wines, Spirits & Finer Foods

March Tournament Cocktails

Spec’sology Blog, Drink Recipes, Entertain

The largest non-official work holiday is almost here!
Non-official work holiday? By this we’re referring to the last few weeks of March where you keep one eye on keeping up appearances and the other firmly planted on some sort of visual display showing college basketball.
It’s March Madness!
And while American companies reportedly lose at least $1.2 billion per every hour of unproductivity during the first week of the NCAA tournament, you can certainly raise the bar on your watch parties wit... Read More