Alex Frane

Alex Frane

Alex Frane is a freelance writer based in Portland, Oregon, who specializes in restaurants, bars, spirits and wine. He has been writing for Liquor.com since 2017.

Experience

In addition to his work for Liquor.com, Frane is a regular contributor to Eater Portland. His work has also appeared in outlets such as Condé Nast Traveler, SevenFifty Daily and Thrillist.

Education

 Frane earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Oregon.

About Liquor.com

Liquor.com is dedicated to good drinking and great living. We inspire, entertain and educate anyone—and everyone—interested in what happens in the glass and out of it.

Dotdash is among the largest and fastest growing publishers online, and has won over 50 awards in the last year alone, including Digiday's 2020 Publisher of the Year. Dotdash brands include Verywell, Investopedia, The Balance, The Spruce, Simply Recipes, Serious Eats, Byrdie, Brides, MyDomaine, Lifewire, TripSavvy, Liquor.com, and TreeHugger.

Recipes/Articles

A narrow Champagne flute holds a bubbly yellow drink garnished with a sprig of thyme. It glows brightly against a black background
Elderflower Fizz
A small, multi-faceted glass rests on a dark gray surface. The drink within is creamy and white, and the background is stark black, which creates a dramatic contrast.
Leche Mexicana (Mexican Milk)
A swooping coupe glass is filled to the brim with a pink, sparkling drink. The glass is topped with a single red rose petal, and many more sit around it base on a golden platter.
Rose-Colored Glass
A tall highball glass with thin walls holds a light golden, bubbly drink. A number of large ice cubes, a wheel of lime and a sprig of mint finish the drink. The surface below is hard wood.
Yerba Buena
A silver julep cup is beaded with condensation. The cup holds a violet liquid, a pile of crushed ice, a sprig of mint, and two blackberries pierced on a silver pick. The drink sits on a tan surface with a bright yellow wall behind it.
Blackberry Mint Julep Margarita
A large-stemmed cocktail coupe stands on an icy surface with a black background behind. The drink within is golden yellow, topped with white foam.
Planet Hoth Toddy
A short-stemmed cocktail glass with leaf etchings sits on a wooden table against an all black backdrop. The glass is filled with a raspberry-hued drink, with a layer of greenish foam settling on top.
Change in Seasons
Oaxacan Tail cocktail
Oaxacan Tail
The Rise of Texan Bourbon
This Bartender Is Making Wood-Fired Cocktails. But How Do They Taste?
Roman Holiday
8 Coffee Cocktails to Perk You Up
A pale orange spritz is held in a stylish wine glass, with a large, flat wheel of blood orange pressed up against the wall of the glass. The background is dark and out of focus, amplifying the drink.
Colletti Royale
Alfie's Apple cocktail
Alfie’s Apple
Ready for a Scare? These Are the 7 Best Horror-Themed Bars.
M Gin & Tonic
A tall, narrow glass is filled with a few ice cubes and a cloudy red-brown drink. Behind the glass is a paper window with wood frames.
Apprentice