In 2015, $15 cocktails are not a rarity. But many Portland bar managers do their best to keep drinks, even the craftier ones, at about $10. No doubt some of you think that's still way too much to pay for a drink. The price is, after all, higher than the hourly minimum wage of $9.25/hour—for now, at least. But ask any restaurateur about profit margins and they'll tell you that drinks are what make a restaurant money. It keeps the cost of your dinner down; and ordering them is optional. If you're gonna order one — and we think you should — consider the following as your guide to Portland's $10-and-under craft cocktails.
All photos courtesy of Dina Avila unless otherwise noted; businesses are listed in alphabetical order.
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