The Beeronaut Annex: Jim Beam Blackhawks Cocktails

I'm starting a new category in my Beeronaut posts called the Annex. Here you'll find some stories and press releases that don't quite fit my beer-centric or local view, but that you may be interested in.
With the Blackhawks going for the do-or-die against the Red Wings tonight, I have an email from the Jim Beam folks suggesting some cocktails. Hey, I'm all for the distilled spirits. Just keep a good beer chaser on hand. Click the title to read on!

Jim Beam Playoff Punch

*Created by Beam’s Master Mixologist Bobby “G.” Gleason

Ingredients:

·         2 part Red Stag by Jim Beam® Black Cherry

·         1 part Strawberry Liqueur

·         1 part Passion Fruit Juice

·         Champagne

Preparation: Garnish with a strawberry or lemon twist on the rim.

The Stanley Cup Hawk

*Created by Beam’s Master Mixologist Bobby “G.” Gleason

Ingredients:

·         2 parts Jim Beam® Devil’s Cut™

·         1 part DeKuyper Liqueur O3 Premium Orange™

·         Fill with Fresh Orange Juice

·         Splash of grenadine

Preparation: Garnish with an orange slice and or a cherry.

The Hawks Margarita

Ingredients:

·         1 ½ parts Red Stag by Jim Beam® Black Cherry

·         ½ part triple sec

·         4 parts margarita mix

Preparation: Wet the rim of the glass, and coat in margarita salt. Combine ingredients in mixing tin and shake vigorously. Pour over ice in glass, and garnish with a lime wedge.