We recently installed this amazing neon sign above the Salvage desk at our Grand Avenue store in Portland.

This mid-century piece, manufactured by the Oregon Sign and Neon Corp., came from a bar in southwest Portland. We had Security Signs — a local family-owned company — restore it. They used the old-school argon tubing with its distinctive blue glow.

Since we put it up, customers have been bellying up to the Salvage “bar” asking for gin and tonics! Which got us to thinking about our favorite summer cocktails…Here’s our list:

Nigel: Reposada tequila, neat with lime

Justin: Manhattan

Josh: Pina Colada

Charles: Greyhound

Trisha: Sangria

How about you?