Hockey is fast. Your cocktail should be too. Here's what we mix on Sabres nights — three for puck-drop, one for OT.
Same-day delivery in Buffalo, Amherst, Williamsville, Tonawanda, Kenmore & nearby. Free on orders over $49. Order online or call (716) 770-1230.
The 90-Second Pours
1. The Tap Room (whiskey highball)
2 oz bourbon, top with cold club soda, big ice, lemon peel. That's it. Use Buffalo Trace or any bourbon under $35 — this isn't a sipping pour.
2. The Power Play (tequila & grapefruit)
2 oz blanco tequila, 4 oz Squirt or grapefruit soda, lime wedge, salt rim if you're showing off. Done.
3. The Empty Net (vodka soda, but better)
2 oz vodka, 4 oz soda, splash of fresh lime, generous slice of cucumber. Refreshing, low-cal, you can have three.
The Overtime Pour
4. The Buffalo Boulevardier
1.5 oz bourbon (we like Old Forester 1920 here), 1 oz Campari, 1 oz sweet vermouth (Carpano Antica). Stir over ice 15 seconds, strain into a rocks glass with one big cube. Orange peel. That's a hockey cocktail.
What to Stock
- One bottle of dependable bourbon — Buffalo Trace, Maker's, or Wild Turkey 101
- One bottle of good blanco tequila — Espolòn or Cazadores
- One bottle of vodka — Tito's or Ketel One
- Carpano Antica sweet vermouth + Campari (game-changers)
- Club soda, grapefruit soda, fresh limes
Delivery Before Puck Drop
Sabres home games typically start at 7pm. Order by 5pm and we'll have everything at your door in time. Free delivery over $49 anywhere in the Buffalo metro.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the easiest hockey cocktail to make?
A whiskey highball — 2 oz bourbon, top with club soda, big ice, lemon peel. 30 seconds, hard to mess up.
What's a good bourbon for cocktails under $30?
Buffalo Trace, Old Forester 86, or Wild Turkey 101 — all built for mixing, all under $30.
Do you deliver before Sabres home games?
Yes — same-day delivery throughout Buffalo. Order by 5pm for 7pm puck drop.
What vermouth should I buy for a Boulevardier?
Carpano Antica Formula — slightly more expensive than Martini & Rossi, but it's the difference between a good and a great cocktail.
