Teardrop Lounge

Perhaps Portland’s most renowned cocktail bar, Teardrop Lounge is serious about how they present their drinks, even going so far as to include a glossary for those who aren’t familiar with, say, verjus, TDL Amer or oleo-saccharum. The veritable pantry behind the bar is full of house syrups, shrubs and tinctures that range from pumpkin cordial to homemade orgeat. Owing to its mid-aughts aesthetic and vested bartenders, the bar can feel a bit dated, but the cocktails—if occasionally heady in concept—remain both relevant and playful.