Owner Ricky Gomez taps his Cuban heritage for the tropically influenced cocktails at this terrific spot. Gomez and bar manager Jordan Valls offer up creative twists on classics — think frozen guava margaritas, roasted coconut Moscow mules, and pineapple gin and tonics. There are no wrong moves here. If you need a snack, there’s a full dinner menu, with bites like shrimp and tuna ceviche, grilled pineapple salad, and lechon. What to get: Miami, Moscow mule

Tucked in a jewelbox of a subterranean room, Tommy Klus’s homage to global whisky is a must-visit for any cocktail drinker. The Namesake is a fine starting point — with Scotch, cherry liqueur, sweet vermouth, Cynar, and orange bitters. Or, try the rum and Scotch-based Once Upon a Time in the Rain, with notes of chocolate and pineapple. The food menu garners universal raves. What to get: Namesake, Once Upon a Time in the Rain, pickle-spiced fries

Cidermaker Christine Walter is behind the offerings at this taproom, where you can try more than two dozen ciders. Walter’s takes include traditional, modern, and fruited ciders, including single varietals like the Early Bird, made with Gravenstein apples grown on the Bauman’s farm, and co-ferments like Gravenstein Rosé, made with apples, pinot noir, syrah, and viognier. What to get: Cider pours, like the Kingston Black, a tannic single varietal

Nick Flower and Adam Robinson’s glowing, disco-ball bedecked bar offers an extensive menu of house drinks, expert dealer’s choice offerings, clever snacks, and free cookies at closing time. The menu is filled with fun options, like a melon and pandan highball and a dirty martini with blue cheese-washed vodka. Flower, who worked at New York’s Little Branch and Middle Branch, is adept at fielding dealer’s choice requests. What to get: Dirty martini, dealer’s choice

Bar world luminary Jeffrey Morganthaler helms Pacific Standard, a breezy lobby bar at the Kex hotel. The drinks are all perfectly dialed in, from an easy-drinking strawberry rhubarb Aperol spritz that makes for a nice afternoon tipple, to the bloody Mary, made with Deep Eddy vodka, house bloody Mary mix, and a pickle (it’s a real sleeper hit). There’s a full food menu with offerings like Pacific Northwest oysters with house hot sauce. What to get: Strawberry rhubarb Aperol spritz, bloody Mary

This cool spot, sunny by day, vibey by night, features wines, vermouths, and DJs that are constantly spinning to set the ambiance. Sip of glass Sunspill Albariño from the house brand Rubato Wines, order a pour of vermouth, or pound a lowball like the Yuzu Fizzle with sake, yuzu, and soda. The offerings change regularly so check with the friendly folks behind the bar for a recommendation. What to get: Wine by the glass

Portland’s favorite dive bar is best known for its fried chicken and jojos (potato wedges), and whether you’re eating or not, the casual vibe makes this a good place to kick back with a Rainier tallboy or a local beer, like one from Living Häus Beer Co. Hunker down inside or grab a picnic table outside. It’s open most of the day, so drop by any time you’d like a pint. What to get: Rainier tallboy, draft beer

Love rum? You’re in the right place — since 2011, this tropical bar has served well-executed classic and original cocktails that foreground rum. They nail a classic daiquiri and serve drinks like the Beach House, a Saturn variation that incorporates nutty sherry, or Pedro Martinez, a rum Martinez. The vibe is less tiki bar and more low-key escapist. Head in early for happy hour deals and to snag a spot on the patio. What to get: Beach House, Pedro Martinez