Beat the Heat with Raptors-themed drinks in Toronto

Everyone loves a good gimmick now and again. And just in time for Game 1 of the Raptors-Heat series at the ACC, a local Thai restaurant is getting in on the action with Raptors-themed drinks.

While Pai on Simcoe near Adelaide is missing out on a Norman Powell-inspired cocktail they do have many of the Raptors' favourite players covered on their menu.

The DeMartini, named after shooting guard and two-time All Star Demar DeRozan comes with Stoli vodka, Malibu, lemongrass syrup and fresh lime. It'll set you back $10.

For a buck more, The Lowry comes with Bulldog gin, lychee juice, fresh thai basil, mint, soda and some more of that lemongrass syrup.

Big spenders might want to splurge on the JV ($14) - a mix of Krupnik Honey Liquor, Wild Turkey, orange bitters and ginger beer.

Do you know of other local bars or restaurants serving Raptors-themed drinks? Let us know in the comments.

Photo of Pai by Jesse Milns - not of a Raptors-themed drink.

by Staff via blogTO