Regardless of whether your team made it to the NHL playoffs, you will still enjoy these stellar cocktails, created by the master mixologists at Bosk Bar in the Shangri-La Hotel, Toronto. These goal-scoring creations, dubbed Power Play cocktails, tick all the boxes when it comes to perfect drinks – easy to make and oh-so easy to sip. And don’t worry, lads. They have a manly edge and there’s not a frilly umbrella to be seen among them.
The Zamboni
Utah-born Frank Zamboni invented the famous ice resurfacing in 1949. This cocktail pays homage to the mighty machine that has entertained fans in between periods for decade.
• 2 oz Southern Comfort
• 1 oz Bacardi rum
• 3 oz orange iuice
• 3 oz Sprite
Stir all the above ingredients in a tall highball glass filled with ice. Don’t wait until the break in between periods to enjoy. Sip now.
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The ‘HAT-TRICK’ Breakfast Cocktail
Yes, this is the breakfast of champions after any big game. It has almost all the essential food groups, like bacon and olives. Give it a try for a winning morning.
• 1.5 oz gin, vodka or tequila (your choice!)
• Dash of Shangri-La Secret Hot Sauce (or whatever you have in the fridge)
• Dash of Worcestershire sauce
• Splash of Clamato juice
Pour all the ingredients above in a tall highball glass. Top off with 3 oz of your favourite lager beer, filled to the brim. Garnish with olives, cucumber slices, crispy strips of bacon, and a wedge of lemon.
