summer cocktails

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
Rum Cocktails - Spec's Wines, Spirits & Finer Foods

Sunshine & Rum: Fun Rum Cocktails

Spec’sology Blog, Drink Recipes, Spirits
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