This post is sponsored by Spec’s Wine, Spirits & Finer Foods. All thoughts are my own.

For the last month, you guys have been browsing and shopping my gift guides and for that, I thank you. I got them done as early as I could this year to give you enough time to capitalize on them, so I hope you did. However, if you didn’t or if you didn’t see one thing to buy for anyone, no worries because I have the absolutely perfect last minute Christmas gift that always puts smiles on faces and infuses joy into everyone’s heart: ALCOHOL!

No, but really. When you’re cutting it this close to the holiday and can’t figure out what to get the person who has everything or you realize last minute that you have a new someone on your list that you need to buy for, gifting them their favorite alcohol is the perfect option, and the best place to get that Christmas alcohol is Spec’s!

Spec’s is the #1 liquor store in the DFW area for a reason—they have everything. They have so much, in fact, it can get pretty overwhelming in there. If leisurely browsing and making in-person decisions is your thing, you will have a ball walking the aisles to find the exact liquor you're looking for. However, if ordering ahead for curbside pick-up or even delivery is your thing, Spec’s offers that! If you need any holiday-forward ideas for libations, they have an entire section on their website dedicated to gift giving, and even some original recipes to copy. But if you wanna go the EMMASTHING route, may I suggest buying all the necessary ingredients for the perfect dirty martini?

All it takes is Grey Goose vodka, dry vermouth, Spec’s olive juice, and Spec’s olives and all of this cost me right around $50, which is what I consider the perfect in-between price (thoughtful, but not over the top). Tie it all together with a pretty ribbon, and you’ve given someone the gift of the perfect cocktail that will (er, should) last them a while! Here is my breakdown of the perfect extra dirty martini (call me crazy but I love tasting the olive juice):

emmasthing extra dirty martini

INGREDIENTS

2 oz. Grey Goose vodka

1/2 oz dry vermouth

1 oz Spec’s Olive Juice (you can lower this if you don’t want extra dirt)

2-3 Spec’s Olives for garnish

INSTRUCTIONS

First thing’s first: get your martini glass and fill it to the top with ice and water to get it cold while you make your martini!

Fill your cocktail shaker with ice, then pour the Grey Goose vodka, dry vermouth, and Spec’s Olive Juice in. Make sure the lid is on tight and shake it with force. Dump the ice water out of your martini glass and strain your extra dirty martini into it. Garnish with as many Spec’s Olives as you desire, and try to drink it slowly. I dare you.

Head to Spec’s to get the perfect last minute gifts and drink and be merry!