"Another Portland institution, the Sapphire Hotel has long been a destination for late night dates and cozy happy hours. Though most of the action is now happening out on the streetside patio rather than tucked near fireplaces, the coffee drinks remain. The Not An Espresso Martini is a grown-up version of the espresso martini of the ‘90s, a silky-sweet concoction that’s balanced with the botanical presence of Fernet. There are also two hot cocktails: one is a standard, well-made Irish coffee, the other an Italian coffee, where the normal whiskey is replaced by a negroni. That’s right, it’s a Negroni topped with hot coffee and Campari whip cream for a beautifully bracing drink." - Alex Frane
Alex Frane
