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Raise Your Glass to the Stanley Cup: Hockey & Cocktails

Raise Your Glass to the Stanley Cup: Hockey & Cocktails

Cheers to the Stanley Cup with hockey-inspired cocktails, including The Hat Trick, and fun whisky facts!

Mixologist Master
May 23, 2024 • Estimated Reading Time: 1 minute

Sip & Synopsis - This Weeks Inspiration

Inspired Drinks
Drink of the week: The Hat Trick
Cocktail Stories
Cocktail Playoff Picks
Canadian Whisky Interesting Facts

Hockey & Cocktails

Hello hockey fans and cocktail enthusiasts! With the Stanley Cup Playoffs heating up, it's the perfect time to mix up some ice-cold cocktails and celebrate the thrill of the game. This week, we're bringing you hockey-inspired drinks, real stories from the rink, and tips to enjoy the playoffs in style. Get ready to cheer on your favorite team with a drink in hand!

Trivia Question❓

What team won the first Stanley Cup in 1893 and where were they from?

Answer at the bottom of the newsletter

Drink of the Week

Celebrate the Stanley Cup Playoffs with "The Hat Trick," a cocktail that scores high on flavor and Canadian pride. This drink combines the smooth warmth of Canadian whisky with the rich sweetness of maple syrup, balanced by a touch of fresh lemon juice and a dash of Angostura bitters. Shaken with ice and served in a rocks glass, it's garnished with a lemon twist, making it the perfect tribute to hockey's home country. Raise your glass and toast to the game!

Hockey Cocktail Stories: "Behind the Bar & the Boards"

Wayne Gretzky's Whisky

Discover how NHL legend Wayne Gretzky transitioned from a remarkable hockey career to the world of wine and whisky, opening a unique distillery in Canada's Niagara-on-the-Lake. Learn about the exquisite wine spirits and diverse whiskies crafted by Master Distiller Joshua Beach, offering a flavorful and immersive tasting experience. Explore the art of blending, fermentation, and aging that goes into creating Gretzky's exceptional spirits. Click here to uncover the fascinating journey from the ice rink to the distillery, showcasing the legacy of "The Great One."

Chris Chelios Tequila

This former NHL Hall of Famer, has ventured into the world of tequila with his own brand. His new tequila line aims to bring high-quality spirits to enthusiasts, showcasing his passion for the drink. Explore this article to learn more about Chelios' journey into the tequila industry.

Our "Playoff Picks"

Slap Shot Sour

Ingredients: 2 oz bourbon, 1 oz fresh lemon juice, 1/2 oz simple syrup, egg white, ice.

Instructions: Dry shake all ingredients, add ice, shake again, and strain into a chilled glass. Garnish with a cherry and a lemon wheel.

Power Play Punch

Ingredients: 1 oz vodka, 1 oz blue curaçao, 1 oz coconut rum, pineapple juice, ice.

Instructions: Fill a glass with ice, add vodka, blue curaçao, and coconut rum. Top with pineapple juice and stir. Garnish with a pineapple slice.

Canadian Whisky

Photo Credit: Liquors / Chloe Jeong

Interesting Facts

Canadians spell whisky "whisky" because of their close ties with Scotland. As opposed to the United States spelling that includes an 'e' (whiskey).
Canadian Whiskey must be aged in wooden barrels for at least three years before it can be legally sold.
The term "rye whiskey" in Canada doesn't necessarily mean the whiskey is made primarily from rye grain, unlike in the United States.
Canadian Whiskey is commonly known for its smooth and mellow flavor profile due to the use of high-quality grains and a unique distillation process.
Most Canadian whisky is blended, with each grain distilled separately and then blended in different ways. The most important person in a Canadian whisky distillery is called the master blender, not the master distiller, because the flavor can be adjusted during blending. Learn More Here

💡 Answer to Trivia Question:

The Montreal Hockey Club won the first Stanley Cup in 1893 and they were from Montreal, Quebec, Canada.

Whether you're hosting a watch party or enjoying the game solo, raise a glass to the sport we love and the teams we cheer for. Cheers to a fantastic playoff season!

~ Andrea