Spirits & Tales
The Oaklander Hotel, 5130 Bigelow Blvd., Oakland. theoaklanderhotel.com
Must-have cocktail: Puppets & Neighbors
Rye whiskey and bourbon infused with bananas, walnuts, cinnamon sticks, and bitters; served with a garnish of Chef Jessica Lewis’ banana bread
The Commoner
Kimpton Hotel Monaco, 620 William Penn Plaza, Downtown. thecommonerpgh.com
Must-have cocktail: Turducken - not vegan
Duck-fat washed Wild Turkey 101 rye whiskey, Laird’s bonded apple brandy, local apple cider, sage maple syrup, and lemon
SCRATCH F&B
1720 Lowrie St., North Side. scratchfoodbev.com
Must-have cocktail: Now i lay me down to sleep
Boyd & Blair second state corn vodka, Mandarine Napoleon cognac, prunella and dried herb tea, turmeric honey, and orange
