Galentine's Day Cocktails Guide

Your Guide To Galentine’s Day Cocktails

Galentine’s Day, a celebration of female friendship, first entered pop culture through the popular TV show Parks and Recreation. In a 2010 episode, the character Leslie Knope, played by Amy Poehler, introduced the concept as a pre-Valentine’s Day brunch where women come together to celebrate their friendships. She described it as “ladies celebrating ladies,” complete with waffles, heartfelt gifts, and lots of love. While originally fictional, Galentine’s Day quickly reso... Read More
Dragon Cocktails | Spec's Wines, Spirits & Finer Foods

Dragon Cocktails – Tip the Scales in Your Favor

It’s National Appreciate a Dragon Day! Yes, it’s a thing. So, whether you’re a fan of Puff, Smaug, or Drogon, January 16th is the day to raise a glass to your favorite mythological creature. And to make this list of dragon-inspired cocktails even more interesting, we’ve got some classic dragon movies you should checkout as well! Dragon Films The NeverEnding Story (1984) Godzilla vs. King Ghidorah (1991) DragonHeart (1996) Reign of Fire (2002) How to Train Your Dragon ... Read More
Minimalist Cocktails | Spec's Wines, Spirits & Finer Foods

Less is More – Minimalist Cocktails

Sometimes less can be deliciously more! There’s no need to have your bar stocked with every kind of liquor imaginable in order to make great cocktails that your guests will love. And you’ll also be any bartender’s favorite patron when you ask for a 3-ingredient cocktail that doesn’t require them to toast a thinly sliced vanilla bean during peak bar hours. If you’re thinking these are going to be barebones, old school, cocktails that your granddad drank, well you’re partially righ... Read More