Alyson Sheppard is a food writer and hangover specialist based in the South.

City in a Glass: Portland, Oregon (PasteMagazine.com)

City in a Glass: Portland, Oregon (PasteMagazine.com)

Portland, Oregon, is right up there with San Francisco, New York, New Orleans and Chicago on the list of best cocktail cities in America. But Portland—in contrast to those other cities—doesn’t have a long, classic cocktail history to draw on. Instead, the city’s bartenders focus on moving the conversation forward. On this city drinks tour, we’re going to introduce you to Portland bartenders’ modern takes on three “classic” cocktails, show you where to find them and even how to replicate them at home.

https://www.pastemagazine.com/articles/2016/04/city-in-a-glass-portland-oregon.html

Bars We Love: Tough Luck Club, Tucson (Playboy.com)

Bars We Love: Tough Luck Club, Tucson (Playboy.com)

Bars We Love: Pinewood Social, Nashville (Playboy.com)

Bars We Love: Pinewood Social, Nashville (Playboy.com)