drink recipes
6 Best Fall Sangria Recipes
Spec’sology Blog, Drink RecipesFloral Cocktails
Spec’sology Blog, Drink RecipesAfter a chilly winter nothing warms the heart quite like Spring’s vivid flowers and fresh blooms! And we can’t think of a prettier way to praise the petals than by adding them to a cocktail.
Floral 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 cocktails and be sure to hit up your local florists for the pretty parts!
Aviation
Ingredients
2 oz. Bloom London Dry Gin
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5 Must-Try Spring Cocktails
Spec’sology Blog, Drink RecipesNothing screams spring like colorful flowers and fresh blooms! And we can’t think of a more suiting way to praise the plethora of petals popping up along our path than by raising a cocktail or two in their honor!
Light and bright 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 spring cocktails and get ready for a taste of sunshine!
Ginger-Peach Spring Fling... Read More
Easy To Make Party Cocktails
Spec’sology Blog, Drink RecipesThrowing a cocktail party at home is a great opportunity to ensure your bar is fully stocked with everything you’ll need to keep the good times flowing! From spirits and mixers to liquors and syrups, we’ve put it all together for you and even thrown in some recipes!
Tools
You can usually find a bartender tool set that has most of what you need, but there are a few staples you should never skimp on. Like a shaker for mixing drinks, a strainer for pouring them, a jigger for measuri... Read More
Tequila Slushes Recipes
Spec’sology Blog, Drink Recipes, SpiritsWhen 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 t... Read More
5 Best Camping Cocktails
Spec’sology Blog, Drink RecipesJune 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
Cocktails Through The Decades
Spec’sology Blog, Drink RecipesYou 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 g... Read More
Fresh Botanical Cocktail Recipes
Spec’sology Blog, Drink Recipes, SpiritsNothing 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 Patr... Read More
3 Easy-to-Make Tea-Infused Martinis
Spec’sology Blog, Drink RecipesPardon 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! Ju... Read More
2021 Cocktail Roundup
Drink Recipes, Spec’sology Blog, SpiritsIt’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 Margaritas
Spec’sology Blog, Drink Recipes, HolidaysNothing 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