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Portland’s Most Iconic Cocktails

The 15 drinks that define the city

by Alex Frane
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The bourbon renewal at Clyde Common
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by Alex Frane

Portland: The City That Drinks. Maybe it’s not the town’s official motto, but it certainly feels that way — with countless breweries, urban wineries, cider houses, and cocktail bars, Portland’s identity as a booze-happy city is undisputed. Portlander bartenders have spent the last decade-plus making the city a destination for cocktail drinkers, and many of those drinks have become an iconic aspect of the food and drink scene here. Here are the 15 drinks that everyone in Portland, or visiting Portland, needs to try at least once.

As usual, this map is organized geographically, not ranked. For other maps of the most essential and hottest bars in Portland, look below.

• The Portland Cocktail Heatmap
• Portland’s Essential Bars
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The Diplomatic Pouch at Expatriate

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This dark, lurid, and entirely iconic cocktail lounge changes its cocktail menu regularly, but what always stays on is the Diplomatic Pouch. It’s less of a drink, and more of a concept — built around a customer’s preferences, every person’s Diplomatic Pouch is different, but always evocative of the talent and care of the bartenders at this staple of a bar.

5424 NE 30th Ave, Portland, OR 97211
(503) 867-5309
(503) 867-5309
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Looking for the perfect #tgif Dealer's Choice cocktail in Portland? Then @expatriatepdx is one of the best choices you could make! I asked for something bitter and boozy and @a_w_robinson whipped up what may be one of the best things I've had in a long time. It's a "choose your own adventure" style drink that lets the imbiber choose the saltiness level which is pretty amazing. And since it's from the Beta Cocktails book then I may just have to finally go about ordering it *** The Search for Delicious 2 oz Cynar 0.75 oz Punt E Mes 18 drops lemon juice 6 dashes Orange Bitters 2 pinches salt 5 lemon twists Stir, strain; express oil from all five twists then place one in the glass, salt rim for "Choose your own salt adventure" experience

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The Bye and Bye at Bye and Bye

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If a bar is willing to name a drink after itself, it’s usually a safe bet it’ll be decent. That logic is supported by industrial-chic vegan bar Bye and Bye. The eponymous cocktail is served in a large mason jar, a peachy blend of peach vodka and peach bourbon with some lemon, cranberry, and soda for spritz. It’s sweet, juicy, boozy, and just $9. Its sister bar Sweet Hereafter on Belmont offers something similar with its eponymous mason jar drink, made with vodka, bourbon, lemon, and iced tea. 

1011 NE Alberta St, Portland, OR 97211

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The Danish Mary at Broder and Broder Nord

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Portland sees brunch as an ideology, so of course there are a lot of bloody marys in town. But the one at the sleek, hyper-modernist Scandinavian restaurant Broder and its sister shop Broder Nord stood out from the milieu by swapping the vodka for aquavit, a botanical spirit generally flavored with caraway or dill. Today, the Danish Mary is still a consummate hangover cure for its herbaceous, spicy, and vivid quality. 

2240 N Interstate Ave #160, Portland, OR 97227
(503) 282-5555
(503) 282-5555

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The Mai Tai at Hale Pele

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There is no shortage of drink options at this fully decked out, kitschy tiki bar. From flaming Jet Pilots to boozy zombies (with a limit of two per customer), it’s easy to get lost in the menu, but there’s nothing quite like the OG tiki drink — the Mai Tai. This isn’t some sickeningly sweet concoction of fruit juice and syrups masquerading as a Mai Tai during the ‘90s, but rather the Tiki Geek version, a beautifully balanced blend of rums, curacao, lime, and orgeat. It’s slightly sweet, tart, and definitely boozy, and helps Portland escape the rainy, gray winters for minutes at a time.

2733 NE Broadway St, Portland, OR 97232
(503) 662-8454
(503) 662-8454

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The Pepper Smash #2 at Oven and Shaker

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While cocktails often include citrus and other fruits as an ingredient, rarely do they use yellow bell peppers. But the Pepper Smash #2, developed by bartender Ryan Magarian, uses them, along with aquavit, mint, lime, and maple syrup. The resulting cocktail is a vivid, bright, fresh drink with savory elements balancing the sweet. Offered at the bustling, industrial pizzeria Oven and Shaker from Magarian and Cathy Whims, it’s a refreshing way to kick off a pizza-fueled happy hour.

1134 NW Everett St, Portland, OR 97209
(503) 241-1600
(503) 241-1600

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The Bourbon Renewal at Clyde Common

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The Bourbon Renewal at Clyde Common — a bright, open, two-floor restaurant and bar — is an elevated riff on a whiskey sour, with bourbon, lemon, creme de cassis, and bitters. The drink was crafted by Jeffrey Morgenthaler, arguably Portland’s most famous bartender who inarguably put the city on the world cocktail map. The Renewal is evocative of Clyde Common’s whole style — mature and elegant, but fun and accessible.

1014 SW Harvey Milk St, Portland, OR 97205
(503) 228-3333
(503) 228-3333
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Portland, you're a city of indulgences... from the wine to the food and the bars, I need to spend more time with you and bring my stretchy pants. We hit the happy hour at Clyde Common and it didn't disappoint: Bourbon Renewal: bourbon, lemon, cassis + bitters. Cheers! ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• #portland, no estás falta de gustazos... desde el a la comida y los bares, necesito pasar más tiempo ahí y traer mis pantalones de elástico. Disfrutamos #happyhour en @clydecommon y estuvo con #BourbonRenewal con #bourbon, , #cassis y #bitters. ¡Salud! * * * * * #drinkstagram #drinks #tragos #boozy #thirsty #cocktaillover #cocktailgram #portlandoregon #pnw #pdx #portlandia #mixology #whiskey #rye #craftcocktails #travelgram #travel #viajes #hosted #travelwriter #boricua

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The Grasshopper at Pépé le Moko

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Another of Morgenthaler’s creations, The Grasshopper was one of many attempts to take the discarded drinks of the 1960s and ‘70s and update them with modern cocktail sensibilities. Served in the stylish, subterranean speakeasy that is Pépé le Moko, the vivid green cocktail is presented in a tall soda-fountain glass, and is a sweet, boozy, creamy concoction of crème de menthe, crème de cacao, vanilla ice cream, Fernet Branca, and sea salt. It’s best served as an after dinner dessert, but no one will be judged for drinking it right when the bar opens at 4 p.m. daily.

407 SW 10th Ave, Portland, OR 97205
(503) 546-8537
(503) 546-8537
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On my list of drinks to try soon! @natkayt

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The Scotch Lodge at Scotch Lodge

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A drink so popular Tommy Klus named his bar after it, the Scotch Lodge is the second iteration of a cocktail. Originally made with rye whiskey, the Scotch Lodge, unsurprisingly, uses scotch instead, along with amaro, cherry liqueur, sweet vermouth, and orange bitters. The result is an incredibly deep, rich, vibrant drink that’s made for those who like their cocktails “spirit-forward.” It can be found both at the lush, blue-walled La Moule, and at the eponymous, gorgeously retro Scotch Lodge.

215 SE 9th Ave Ste 102, Portland, OR 97214
(503) 208-2039
(503) 208-2039

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Champagne Cocktails at the Driftwood Room

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A dark, stylish bar in the Hotel Deluxe, the wood-paneled Driftwood Room is an elegant place for an evening date. It’s also the place to go for a Champagne cocktail — the bar offers a number of variations, including the classic, with bitters and sugar, as well as original takes like the Portland ‘85, named for the release date of the Clear Creek Pear Brandy that goes into it. The elegant drinks fit the vibe well, and are a smart call for an anniversary dinner or celebration.

729 SW 15th Ave, Portland, OR 97205
(503) 219-2094
(503) 219-2094
One of the Driftwood Room’s champagne cocktails
A sparkling cocktail at the Driftwood Room
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The Spanish Coffee at Huber's Cafe

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There’s really no drink as iconic to Portland as the Spanish coffee. Whether or not it was actually invented in the historic, vintage dining hall at Huber’s, it was absolutely popularized there, and today, the vest-clad bartenders and servers still make it the same way — tableside, with pyrotechnics. Servers light Rum 151 and triple sec aflame in the glass, then dust it with nutmeg and cinnamon that bursts into a cloud of sparks when it hits the flames. It’s then snuffed out with Kahlua and hot coffee before getting a big dollop of cream on top for a sweet, caffeinated treat that every alcohol-swilling Portlander needs to try at least once.

411 SW 3rd Ave, Portland, OR 97204
(503) 228-5686
(503) 228-5686

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The Vieux Carre at Urban Farmer Portland

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An eclectically decorated, airy steakhouse with a vaulted glass ceiling and numerous dining nooks, Urban Farmer is the underrated restaurant and bar within the Nines Hotel. When the trend of barrel-aging cocktails took over the city, the bar team here went one step further with a “solera” system for its Vieux Carre, which means each drink is a mix of different ages of barreling. This lends the already complex New Orleans classic — with rye, brandy, sweet vermouth, and benedictine —  even more depth. It’s a lovely start, or finish, to a steak dinner, or just for a nightcap.

525 SW Morrison St, Portland, OR 97204
(503) 222-4900
(503) 222-4900
Urban Farmer’s solera-aged vieux carre
Vieux Carre from a solera barrel at Urban Farmer
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The Rum Club Daiquiri at Rum Club

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Like many other cocktails, the daiquiri was unfairly maligned for some time. However, the drink spent the last decade seeing a well-deserved resurgence thanks to bars like Rum Club, a craft cocktail bar disguised as a comfortable neighborhood lounge. Most nights of the week bartenders from all over town can be found sipping one of these after work. More than just a regular mix of rum, sugar, and lime, the Rum Club daiquiri kicks it up with a splash of maraschino, a dash of bitters, and a mist of absinthe for some extra complexity and depth.

720 SE Sandy Bvld, Portland, OR 97214
(503) 265-8807
(503) 265-8807

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The Negroni of the Month at Nostrana

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Nostrana, the beloved, spacious dining hall home to Cathy Whims’ astonishing Italian dining, demonstrates the sheer versatility of a base cocktail like the negroni with its Negroni of the Month program. Each month sees a different spin on the Italian aperitif, generally one crafted by another Portland bartender or a guest from out of town; sometimes they hew close the original recipe of gin, Campari, and vermouth, and sometimes they push the very limits of what can be considered a negroni. The program was so popular it helped inspire Negroni Week, which now spans globally every June.

1401 SE Morrison St Ste. 101, Portland, OR 97214
(503) 234-2427
(503) 234-2427
A ruby-red negroni of the month at Nostrana
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Trio of Happy Hour Drinks at Aalto Lounge

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The famous happy hour at menu at the midcentury-chic Aalto Lounge has kept on the same three cocktails for years now, with no sign of them ever leaving. There’s the crisp and refreshing Dandy, with gin, lime, and lavender syrup; the rich Belmont Jewel, a whiskey sour with pomegranate and orange blossom water; and the zesty, refreshing Slow Burn, with vodka, pineapple, lime, and a touch of serrano pepper. Getting all three will set someone back just $9, less than the price of a cocktail at most bars in town. 

3356 SE Belmont St, Portland, OR 97214
(503) 235-6041
(503) 235-6041

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The Penicillin at Bible Club PDX

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This speakeasy bar, decked out in vintage furniture and memorabilia, serves a rotating list of classic, old school cocktails as well as inspired new concoctions made with top-shelf ingredients. One mainstay on the menu is the Penicillin, a rich scotch sour made with Ardbeg Ten, ginger syrup, and lemon, with a Laphroaig mist over it. It can always be found over ice, but in the summer it’s served outside as a slushy, and in the winter it can be ordered steaming hot in a mug. In any case, it’s equal parts smoky, sweet, and tart.

6716 SE 16th Ave, Portland, OR 97202
(971) 279-2198
(971) 279-2198
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Our version of the modern stalwart Penicillin Cocktail has been on our menu since opening day. Using @ardbeg_usa as the base is easily one of its most defining characteristics, and tonight we are please to welcome Brendan McCarron, of the Glenmorangie and Ardbeg Whiskey Creation Team, for a meet and greet! Stop in for a drink and chat with one of the most talented distillery professionals in the industry. #bibleclubpdx #portland #oregon #speakeasy #preprohibition #pdxdrinks #pdxeats #pdxnow #do503 #sellwood #yellowhouse #antique #truevintage #pdxdrinks #classiccocktails #craftcocktails #pdxbars #whiskylovers #drinkpdx #eaterpdx #drinkthis #drinkoftheday #bartenderlife #drinkstagram #craftcocktails #punch #imbibegram

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The Diplomatic Pouch at Expatriate

5424 NE 30th Ave, Portland, OR 97211

This dark, lurid, and entirely iconic cocktail lounge changes its cocktail menu regularly, but what always stays on is the Diplomatic Pouch. It’s less of a drink, and more of a concept — built around a customer’s preferences, every person’s Diplomatic Pouch is different, but always evocative of the talent and care of the bartenders at this staple of a bar.

5424 NE 30th Ave, Portland, OR 97211
(503) 867-5309
(503) 867-5309
View this post on Instagram

Looking for the perfect #tgif Dealer's Choice cocktail in Portland? Then @expatriatepdx is one of the best choices you could make! I asked for something bitter and boozy and @a_w_robinson whipped up what may be one of the best things I've had in a long time. It's a "choose your own adventure" style drink that lets the imbiber choose the saltiness level which is pretty amazing. And since it's from the Beta Cocktails book then I may just have to finally go about ordering it *** The Search for Delicious 2 oz Cynar 0.75 oz Punt E Mes 18 drops lemon juice 6 dashes Orange Bitters 2 pinches salt 5 lemon twists Stir, strain; express oil from all five twists then place one in the glass, salt rim for "Choose your own salt adventure" experience

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The Bye and Bye at Bye and Bye

1011 NE Alberta St, Portland, OR 97211

If a bar is willing to name a drink after itself, it’s usually a safe bet it’ll be decent. That logic is supported by industrial-chic vegan bar Bye and Bye. The eponymous cocktail is served in a large mason jar, a peachy blend of peach vodka and peach bourbon with some lemon, cranberry, and soda for spritz. It’s sweet, juicy, boozy, and just $9. Its sister bar Sweet Hereafter on Belmont offers something similar with its eponymous mason jar drink, made with vodka, bourbon, lemon, and iced tea. 

1011 NE Alberta St, Portland, OR 97211

The Danish Mary at Broder and Broder Nord

2240 N Interstate Ave #160, Portland, OR 97227

Portland sees brunch as an ideology, so of course there are a lot of bloody marys in town. But the one at the sleek, hyper-modernist Scandinavian restaurant Broder and its sister shop Broder Nord stood out from the milieu by swapping the vodka for aquavit, a botanical spirit generally flavored with caraway or dill. Today, the Danish Mary is still a consummate hangover cure for its herbaceous, spicy, and vivid quality. 

2240 N Interstate Ave #160, Portland, OR 97227
(503) 282-5555
(503) 282-5555

The Mai Tai at Hale Pele

2733 NE Broadway St, Portland, OR 97232

There is no shortage of drink options at this fully decked out, kitschy tiki bar. From flaming Jet Pilots to boozy zombies (with a limit of two per customer), it’s easy to get lost in the menu, but there’s nothing quite like the OG tiki drink — the Mai Tai. This isn’t some sickeningly sweet concoction of fruit juice and syrups masquerading as a Mai Tai during the ‘90s, but rather the Tiki Geek version, a beautifully balanced blend of rums, curacao, lime, and orgeat. It’s slightly sweet, tart, and definitely boozy, and helps Portland escape the rainy, gray winters for minutes at a time.

2733 NE Broadway St, Portland, OR 97232
(503) 662-8454
(503) 662-8454

The Pepper Smash #2 at Oven and Shaker

1134 NW Everett St, Portland, OR 97209

While cocktails often include citrus and other fruits as an ingredient, rarely do they use yellow bell peppers. But the Pepper Smash #2, developed by bartender Ryan Magarian, uses them, along with aquavit, mint, lime, and maple syrup. The resulting cocktail is a vivid, bright, fresh drink with savory elements balancing the sweet. Offered at the bustling, industrial pizzeria Oven and Shaker from Magarian and Cathy Whims, it’s a refreshing way to kick off a pizza-fueled happy hour.

1134 NW Everett St, Portland, OR 97209
(503) 241-1600
(503) 241-1600

The Bourbon Renewal at Clyde Common

1014 SW Harvey Milk St, Portland, OR 97205

The Bourbon Renewal at Clyde Common — a bright, open, two-floor restaurant and bar — is an elevated riff on a whiskey sour, with bourbon, lemon, creme de cassis, and bitters. The drink was crafted by Jeffrey Morgenthaler, arguably Portland’s most famous bartender who inarguably put the city on the world cocktail map. The Renewal is evocative of Clyde Common’s whole style — mature and elegant, but fun and accessible.

1014 SW Harvey Milk St, Portland, OR 97205
(503) 228-3333
(503) 228-3333
View this post on Instagram

Portland, you're a city of indulgences... from the wine to the food and the bars, I need to spend more time with you and bring my stretchy pants. We hit the happy hour at Clyde Common and it didn't disappoint: Bourbon Renewal: bourbon, lemon, cassis + bitters. Cheers! ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• #portland, no estás falta de gustazos... desde el a la comida y los bares, necesito pasar más tiempo ahí y traer mis pantalones de elástico. Disfrutamos #happyhour en @clydecommon y estuvo con #BourbonRenewal con #bourbon, , #cassis y #bitters. ¡Salud! * * * * * #drinkstagram #drinks #tragos #boozy #thirsty #cocktaillover #cocktailgram #portlandoregon #pnw #pdx #portlandia #mixology #whiskey #rye #craftcocktails #travelgram #travel #viajes #hosted #travelwriter #boricua

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The Grasshopper at Pépé le Moko

407 SW 10th Ave, Portland, OR 97205

Another of Morgenthaler’s creations, The Grasshopper was one of many attempts to take the discarded drinks of the 1960s and ‘70s and update them with modern cocktail sensibilities. Served in the stylish, subterranean speakeasy that is Pépé le Moko, the vivid green cocktail is presented in a tall soda-fountain glass, and is a sweet, boozy, creamy concoction of crème de menthe, crème de cacao, vanilla ice cream, Fernet Branca, and sea salt. It’s best served as an after dinner dessert, but no one will be judged for drinking it right when the bar opens at 4 p.m. daily.

407 SW 10th Ave, Portland, OR 97205
(503) 546-8537
(503) 546-8537
View this post on Instagram

On my list of drinks to try soon! @natkayt

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The Scotch Lodge at Scotch Lodge

215 SE 9th Ave Ste 102, Portland, OR 97214

A drink so popular Tommy Klus named his bar after it, the Scotch Lodge is the second iteration of a cocktail. Originally made with rye whiskey, the Scotch Lodge, unsurprisingly, uses scotch instead, along with amaro, cherry liqueur, sweet vermouth, and orange bitters. The result is an incredibly deep, rich, vibrant drink that’s made for those who like their cocktails “spirit-forward.” It can be found both at the lush, blue-walled La Moule, and at the eponymous, gorgeously retro Scotch Lodge.

215 SE 9th Ave Ste 102, Portland, OR 97214
(503) 208-2039
(503) 208-2039

Champagne Cocktails at the Driftwood Room

729 SW 15th Ave, Portland, OR 97205

A dark, stylish bar in the Hotel Deluxe, the wood-paneled Driftwood Room is an elegant place for an evening date. It’s also the place to go for a Champagne cocktail — the bar offers a number of variations, including the classic, with bitters and sugar, as well as original takes like the Portland ‘85, named for the release date of the Clear Creek Pear Brandy that goes into it. The elegant drinks fit the vibe well, and are a smart call for an anniversary dinner or celebration.

729 SW 15th Ave, Portland, OR 97205
(503) 219-2094
(503) 219-2094
One of the Driftwood Room’s champagne cocktails
A sparkling cocktail at the Driftwood Room
Jordan Hughes/Official

The Spanish Coffee at Huber's Cafe

411 SW 3rd Ave, Portland, OR 97204

There’s really no drink as iconic to Portland as the Spanish coffee. Whether or not it was actually invented in the historic, vintage dining hall at Huber’s, it was absolutely popularized there, and today, the vest-clad bartenders and servers still make it the same way — tableside, with pyrotechnics. Servers light Rum 151 and triple sec aflame in the glass, then dust it with nutmeg and cinnamon that bursts into a cloud of sparks when it hits the flames. It’s then snuffed out with Kahlua and hot coffee before getting a big dollop of cream on top for a sweet, caffeinated treat that every alcohol-swilling Portlander needs to try at least once.

411 SW 3rd Ave, Portland, OR 97204
(503) 228-5686
(503) 228-5686

The Vieux Carre at Urban Farmer Portland

525 SW Morrison St, Portland, OR 97204

An eclectically decorated, airy steakhouse with a vaulted glass ceiling and numerous dining nooks, Urban Farmer is the underrated restaurant and bar within the Nines Hotel. When the trend of barrel-aging cocktails took over the city, the bar team here went one step further with a “solera” system for its Vieux Carre, which means each drink is a mix of different ages of barreling. This lends the already complex New Orleans classic — with rye, brandy, sweet vermouth, and benedictine —  even more depth. It’s a lovely start, or finish, to a steak dinner, or just for a nightcap.

525 SW Morrison St, Portland, OR 97204
(503) 222-4900
(503) 222-4900
Urban Farmer’s solera-aged vieux carre
Vieux Carre from a solera barrel at Urban Farmer
Urban Farmer/Official

The Rum Club Daiquiri at Rum Club

720 SE Sandy Bvld, Portland, OR 97214

Like many other cocktails, the daiquiri was unfairly maligned for some time. However, the drink spent the last decade seeing a well-deserved resurgence thanks to bars like Rum Club, a craft cocktail bar disguised as a comfortable neighborhood lounge. Most nights of the week bartenders from all over town can be found sipping one of these after work. More than just a regular mix of rum, sugar, and lime, the Rum Club daiquiri kicks it up with a splash of maraschino, a dash of bitters, and a mist of absinthe for some extra complexity and depth.

720 SE Sandy Bvld, Portland, OR 97214
(503) 265-8807
(503) 265-8807

The Negroni of the Month at Nostrana

1401 SE Morrison St Ste. 101, Portland, OR 97214

Nostrana, the beloved, spacious dining hall home to Cathy Whims’ astonishing Italian dining, demonstrates the sheer versatility of a base cocktail like the negroni with its Negroni of the Month program. Each month sees a different spin on the Italian aperitif, generally one crafted by another Portland bartender or a guest from out of town; sometimes they hew close the original recipe of gin, Campari, and vermouth, and sometimes they push the very limits of what can be considered a negroni. The program was so popular it helped inspire Negroni Week, which now spans globally every June.

1401 SE Morrison St Ste. 101, Portland, OR 97214
(503) 234-2427
(503) 234-2427
A ruby-red negroni of the month at Nostrana
Michael Ernsting/Official

Trio of Happy Hour Drinks at Aalto Lounge

3356 SE Belmont St, Portland, OR 97214

The famous happy hour at menu at the midcentury-chic Aalto Lounge has kept on the same three cocktails for years now, with no sign of them ever leaving. There’s the crisp and refreshing Dandy, with gin, lime, and lavender syrup; the rich Belmont Jewel, a whiskey sour with pomegranate and orange blossom water; and the zesty, refreshing Slow Burn, with vodka, pineapple, lime, and a touch of serrano pepper. Getting all three will set someone back just $9, less than the price of a cocktail at most bars in town. 

3356 SE Belmont St, Portland, OR 97214
(503) 235-6041
(503) 235-6041

The Penicillin at Bible Club PDX

6716 SE 16th Ave, Portland, OR 97202

This speakeasy bar, decked out in vintage furniture and memorabilia, serves a rotating list of classic, old school cocktails as well as inspired new concoctions made with top-shelf ingredients. One mainstay on the menu is the Penicillin, a rich scotch sour made with Ardbeg Ten, ginger syrup, and lemon, with a Laphroaig mist over it. It can always be found over ice, but in the summer it’s served outside as a slushy, and in the winter it can be ordered steaming hot in a mug. In any case, it’s equal parts smoky, sweet, and tart.

6716 SE 16th Ave, Portland, OR 97202
(971) 279-2198
(971) 279-2198
View this post on Instagram

Our version of the modern stalwart Penicillin Cocktail has been on our menu since opening day. Using @ardbeg_usa as the base is easily one of its most defining characteristics, and tonight we are please to welcome Brendan McCarron, of the Glenmorangie and Ardbeg Whiskey Creation Team, for a meet and greet! Stop in for a drink and chat with one of the most talented distillery professionals in the industry. #bibleclubpdx #portland #oregon #speakeasy #preprohibition #pdxdrinks #pdxeats #pdxnow #do503 #sellwood #yellowhouse #antique #truevintage #pdxdrinks #classiccocktails #craftcocktails #pdxbars #whiskylovers #drinkpdx #eaterpdx #drinkthis #drinkoftheday #bartenderlife #drinkstagram #craftcocktails #punch #imbibegram

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