Cocktails

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The Ultimate Cocktail Garnish Guide

Spec’sology Blog, Spirits
Cocktail Garnishes Guide Having a snack hanging off your cocktail will not only please your hungry pal, but it will also do wonders for your drink. We’re talking about garnishes, of course! (Unless there’s some secret glassware grub group we’re not aware of. In which case please let us in!) At first glance, it might not seem like much, but the way a cocktail is presented to us is a critical component of the drinking experience. And that’s where garnishes come in. Garnishes up th... 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 ̵... Read More
Lemonade Cocktails - Spec's Wines, Spirits & Finer Foods

Adult Lemonade Stand – Lemonade Cocktails

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Nothing says summertime like lemonade! And seeing as we’re adults now, we’ve decided to upgrade the lemonade stand into a bar of delicious refreshment! So, whether you’re a devotee to grandma’s secret lemonade recipe or just happen to have a tub of lemonade powder sitting around, we’ve got some sweet recipes to beat back the heat. Classic Spiked Lemonade Ingredients 1 cup vodka2-1/4 cups sugar5 cups water, divided1 tbsp. grated lemon zest1-3/4 cups lemon juice6 to 8 cups ic... Read More
Skinny Cocktails - Spec's Wines, Spirits & Finer Foods

Skinny Summer Sippers – Low Calorie Cocktails

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For many of us, lockdown was an opportunity to focus on our personal fitness goals but, after a sporadic lackluster effort, we ended up focusing on fitness whole pizza in our mouths instead. No matter how you handle things one thing is for sure, if there’s an easy way to cut some calories while still enjoying ourselves, we’re all for it! A great way to lose the couch curves and start making a dent in that beach bod is to switch up your cocktail game. Whether you’re looking for a post-wo... Read More
Rum Cocktails - Spec's Wines, Spirits & Finer Foods

Sunshine & Rum: Fun Rum Cocktails

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It’s a fact, summertime is rum time. You may think of rum for vacation cocktails, but you don’t have to live on a tropical island to enjoy all the perks of a tasty rum; all you need is a bit of sunshine and…well, that’s about it. Join us as we sip our way to paradise with this collection of unique rum cocktails! Chambord Daiquiri Ingredients 3/4 oz. Light Rum3/4 oz. Chambord Raspberry Liqueur1/2 oz. lime juice1 tsp. powdered sugar Directions Blend with one cup of crushe... Read More
Beach Cocktails Recipes - Spec's Wines, Spirits & Finer Foods

Beach Cocktails – Prep Now, Party Later

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If you’re not properly prepared, the perfect beach trip is, well, it’s no day at the beach. Not to worry though, Spec’s is here to help you get the most out of the coast with these simple tips and convenient recipes! Beach Prep Tips No matter what you’re drinking, you don’t want sand in it. So, bring cupcake liners and place them over the top of your drinks. If you’re using a larger sized cup, aluminum foil makes a quick lid you can punch a straw through, and its reflective sur... Read More
Hard Seltzer Cocktails - Spec's Wines, Spirits & Finer Foods

Hard Seltzer Cocktails

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When it comes to summer cocktails by the pool, convenience is king. But that doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice taste, especially with these hard seltzer cocktails! Ready to drink hard sparkling beverages are a quick and easy way to add some carbonation and a variety of flavors to any cocktail without having to drag your entire bar down by the pool. The best thing about hard seltzer is you can simply replace club soda in a recipe with it and have a delightful new cocktail. Check out some... Read More
Pride Month Cocktails - Spec's Wines, Spirits & Finer Foods

Prideful Cocktails

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Throughout June, people all over the globe will be celebrating World Pride Month in honor of the 1969 Stonewall riots in New York City. With the rainbow flag being one of the symbols of Pride, we’re supporting the LGBTQ community with a collection of colorful cocktails you can make at home to celebrate Pride! The Cheever Ingredients 1 oz. vodka½ oz. cream½ oz. cream of coconut½ oz. blue curaçao3 oz. pineapple juice Directions Pour pineapple juice, vodka, cream and cream ... Read More
Brunch Cocktails - Spec's Wines, Spirits & Finer Foods

Brunch Bunch Bevys – Binge-Worthy Brunch Cocktails

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We can’t think of anything better than brunch. Ok, maybe the post-brunch nap, but you can’t have one without the other, so we stand by our statement – brunch is awesome. Probably the most awesome thing man has ever created. (Sticky notes are a close second. Fun Fact: 696,960 Sticky Notes = 1 Acre) Origins of Brunch Brunch originated in England in the late 19th century and became popular in the United States in the 1930s. Brunch was coined in 1895 by Guy Beringer in a visionary... Read More
World Cocktail Day - Spec's Wines, Spirits & Finer Foods

All Hail the Cocktail: World Cocktail Day Recipes

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Join us on May 13th as we raise a glass to World Cocktail Day! According to the Oxford English Dictionary, a cocktail is “an alcoholic drink consisting of a spirit or spirits mixed with other ingredients, such as fruit juice or cream”. The reason we celebrate World Cocktail Day on May 13th is because it was first described by Harry Croswell in an issue of The Balance and Columbian Repository published on May 13th, 1806 as “a stimulating liquor, composed of spirits of any kind, su... Read More
E-Happy Hours Cocktails, Drinks for a Virtual Hangout - Spec's Wines, Spirits & Finer Foods

E-Happy Hour – Easy Cocktails for a Virtual Hangout

Spec’sology Blog, Drink Recipes
We’re all going through being stuck at home in our own way., be it knocking out dozens of yard work projects (and then fixing things you messed up in the process), puzzling like a madman, videogaming until dawn, or simply struggling to work from home. No matter how you’re handling it one thing is for certain – being on lockdown doesn’t make Friday any less Friday! With that in mind, we’ve put together some super easy recipes with minimal ingredients that we’ll have you raising... Read More