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No matter how the Thrashers are doing, there's always liquid hockey action with the Slap Shot at Stats (300 Marietta St. N.W., Atlanta). Barkeeps at the snazzy sports spot pair Chambord and Frangelico in a martini glass with an amaretto-based whipped topper. Other sporty cocktails include the fruity Red Card and the rum-heavy Knock Out.

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TOAST TO TABLOIDS

Marvin Allen, bartender at Carousel Lounge (214 Rue Royale, New Orleans) created a drink that looks back on one of the biggest 2007's tabloid headlines. With a nod to Britney Spears' infamous shave job, he pours the Shorn Identity. The exhaustive ingredients call for 1 1/4 parts Maker's Mark bourbon, juice from a whole lemon, juice from half of a lime, one part simple syrup, one egg white, and three to four drops of orange flower water. Shake ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice until it's chilled and frothy. Strain into a sugar-rimmed martini glass. Swirl a few drops of bitters on the top.

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THE DRINK

Stat's Slap Shot

1 oz. Chambord

1 oz. Frangelico

Amaretto whipped cream

Pour Chambord and Frangelico in a glass. Top with whipped cream.