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Pool Friendly Drinks For Summer - Spec's Wines, Spirits & Finer Foods

Pool Friendly Drinks For Summer

Spec’sology Blog, Beer, Entertain, Seltzers
Whether it’s a pool, river, lake, or the beach, water and a Texas summer just go hand in hand. But no matter how hot you get; glass bottles are a big no-no when it comes to keeping you cool in the water. With that in mind, we’ve put together a list of delicious refreshments that’ll keep your summer wet and wild without the hazards of glass. Not only are these all glass-free, but all the beers are lower in alcohol so you can get the most out of your time in the water! We even threw in some ... Read More

Beat the Heat with Summer Bordeaux

Spec’sology Blog, Wine
I was outdoors for a three-hour birthday party Saturday, and it was hot – not exactly out of the ordinary for a Houston weekend in July. It’s never a surprise when that pervasive heat continues to hang over the city through August and most of September before Fall begins. But as bad as it may have been here (the high that day was pegged right at 100°F), a record-breaking heatwave crested in France last week, with temperatures in various areas reaching up to 114°F. With large swaths of t... Read More