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For many travelers, sipping a well-crafted cocktail is an essential part of the vacation experience an indulgent ritual that marks the shift into relaxation mode. While Mendocino County is often celebrated for its world-class wines and thriving cannabis culture, it also boasts a quietly sophisticated cocktail scene that’s well worth exploring. From cozy bars tucked into historic inns to seaside lounges mixing up inventive drinks with local ingredients, Mendocino proves that its talents go far beyond the vineyard and the dispensary.
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With wood-burning fireplaces, sweeping ocean vistas, and soaking tubs, Little River Inn is an excellent choice for a luxurious stay, and their cocktail program rises to the level of their lodging and location, with a nice array of evocative twists on the classics. Try the Fern Creek Negroni.
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The MacCallum House has been renowned for its cocktails since the early days of the craft cocktail revolution. The Elderflower Martini is a mainstay from those days, and has stuck around for good reason.
Nestled in the tiny inland burg of Hopland is the luxurious Thatcher Hotel, but whether or not you’re staying there you can stop in for an elegant and refreshing cocktail.
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The HarborView Bistro & Bar serves fresh seafood and other delights with a lovely view of the Noyo River and a selection of refreshing cocktails such as the Lychee Martini.
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It doesn’t get more “oceanside” than the Ledford House, an elegant fine-dining restaurant just off of Highway One across from the rustic, hidden community of Albion. For cocktails, expect fun, creative twists on old favorites.
Classic California style seafood, house-made and sourced directly from land and sea. But don’t sleep on the cocktail program, with stand-outs like the tiki-inspired Shipwreck.
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