Less specific than general
the golden ones are chosen then crushed,
With the heart of a cane
they are then matched.
Rub salt in the wounds
of this refined group,
Then, most importantly,
recruit some fun guys to the troop.
After some time spent together in the presence of drink,
a partnership is formed and our needs met, we think.
You may now turn up the heat
to submit us to the test,
and we will arise as one,
to be the best!

What are we?