Cocktail Bar
Unclaimed profileTeardrop Lounge
Portland, OR · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Teardrop Lounge's cocktail menu is organized by flavor, from Bright & Crisp to Deep & Dark, built on proprietary TDL blends and house-made bitters. The dedicated N/A menu is equally inventive, offering low-alcohol options like the Fisher King. Wine and beer lists are brief but affordable, and the Scorpion Bowl punch is a signature shareable. A serious craft cocktail destination.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Late Check-Out, a gin blend with passionfruit and Manzanilla sherry. The Scorpion Bowl, in half or full size, is a shared punch with cognac, gin, rum, and Swedish punsch. For a non-alcoholic option, the Fisher King uses Lyre's Dark Cane and verjus.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Craft cocktail enthusiasts who appreciate house-made ingredients and flavor-driven menus. The dedicated N/A list makes it welcoming for those avoiding alcohol, and the creative menu descriptions appeal to curious drinkers.
- When should I go?
- Anytime, but the seasonal menu offers limited-time offerings that reward repeat visits. The Scorpion Bowl is a fun choice for groups, so evenings with friends are ideal.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails run $13 to $15; the Scorpion Bowl is $34 for a half and $64 for a full. N/A drinks are $9 to $12, wines $11 to $13, and beers $4 to $6.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The bar's proprietary TDL blends—gin, vodka, whiskey, rum, tequila, scotch, rye—form the backbone of the cocktail list. House-made ingredients like TDL Amer and TDL red bitters appear across categories. The dedicated N/A menu, with options like the Imitation Game (cold brew, pineapple, cinnamon), is unusually creative.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
Flavor-categorized menu with proprietary TDL blends and house-made ingredients. Seasonal offerings and a signature punch.
Menu strengths
- — Proprietary TDL blends and house-made TDL Amer and red bitters.
Standout selections
- — Late Check-Out: TDL gin blend, passionfruit, TDL red bitters, Cigarrera Manzanilla sherry, lemon.
- — Scorpion Bowl: Park V.S. Cognac, Aria gin, Mt. Gay Eclipse rum, Kronan Swedish Punsch, oleo saccharum, orange, lime, orgeat, Angostura bitters.
- — Event Horizon: Cocchi Americano, forbidden fruit shrub, Kimino yuzu soda.
Pricing: Cocktails $13-$15; Scorpion Bowl $34 half / $64 full
Wine
Concise wine list with sparkling, rosé, white, and red options, each listed with region. No depth beyond four examples, but pricing is moderate.
Menu strengths
- — Offers a concise but varied selection across categories.
Standout selections
- — '24 Alpha Estate Malagouzia, a white from Greece.
- — '23 Division-Villages Béton Red Blend from Washington.
Pricing: Wine $11-$13 per glass
Beer
Small beer list with a Mexican lager, an IPA, and a domestic option. Affordable prices but no craft focus evident.
Menu strengths
- — Includes a local option (Fort George Sherman IPA).
Standout selections
- — Cerveceria Norte Gallo Mexican Lager.; Fort George Sherman IPA.
Pricing: Beer $4-$6
Nonalcoholic
Dedicated N/A menu with creative zero-proof cocktails, low-alcohol options, and a non-alcoholic beer. Offers customization like removing bitters on request.
Menu strengths
- — Several drinks under 0.5% alc/vol and customizable without bitters.
Standout selections
- — Jacob's Ladder: The Pathfinder Hemp & Root, black pepper-caraway shrub, grapefruit, lemon bitters, saline, Fever Tree club soda.
- — Imitation Game: Upper Left Roasters cold brew, pineapple, cinnamon, rich demerara.
Pricing: N/A drinks $9-$12
Spirits
Spirits are integrated into cocktails through proprietary TDL blends across gin, vodka, whiskey, rum, tequila, scotch, and rye. Menu includes a spirits glossary.
Menu strengths
- — Proprietary TDL blends used across all cocktail categories.
- — Menu includes a glossary of spirits and liqueurs.
Pricing: No standalone spirits pricing available
How it sits with the food
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