Helix Wine, Craft Bar & Cafe (1444 Front Porch Pl., Altoona) once again takes the cake for another year in the reader poll; the area establishment highlights seasonal and fan-favorite cocktail menus. Dive (333 Gibson St., Eau Claire) makes cocktails with high-quality ingredients and a range of low- to high-end alcohol pairings — perfect for any kind of libations connoisseur. River Bend Winery & Distillery (10439 33rd Ave., Chippewa Falls) celebrates the art of hand-crafted care with each cocktail they serve to locals and newcomers alike. —Evelyn Nelson