Cocktail and mocktail tips, mixology guides, and stories from the world of craft bartending.
Cocktail Wars episode 4 recap with all eight recipes from the Sweet, Spicy and Strong episode: chocolate rum drinks, pickle-brine tequila and a wasabi finale.
Cocktail Wars episode 3 recap and every recipe from the Mixology 101 episode: gin first impressions, a free-pour Manhattan and two bourbon cocktail flights.
Cocktail Wars episode 2 recap: Melissa Gorga judges vacation drinks, stencil art and a $10,000 final, with all eight recipes ready to save.
A full recap of the Cocktail Wars premiere on E!, with all eight cocktails from the episode, exact specs from cocktailwars.com, ready to save.
America turns 250 this Fourth of July. Twelve original cocktails for the celebration, from a historic colonial punch to a red, white, and blue showstopper.
The 2026 World Cup is here. Eighteen original cocktails for watch parties, from a golden trophy fizz to a signature pour for every favorite.
The free Velvet Shelf cocktail app is officially on the App Store. Meet Barkeep, our AI assistant, and a modern home for your home bar.
The Velvet Shelf Cocktail Recipe Saver for Chrome is here. Save cocktail and mocktail recipes from any website directly to your personal collection in one click.
Tracking your home bar inventory by memory is how good bottles get forgotten and duplicate purchases happen. Here's what the best inventory apps actually get right in 2026.
A well-organized home bar isn't just tidier — it makes you a faster, more creative bartender. Here's a practical system that actually works for how home bars get used.
AI can do more than suggest random drinks. When you give it the right context, it becomes a surprisingly skilled collaborator behind the home bar. Here's how to use it well.
Staring at your liquor cabinet wondering what to make? Here's how to build delicious cocktails from whatever bottles and ingredients you already have.
Scattered recipe cards, saved screenshots, and bookmarked links are no way to run a home bar. Here's what to look for in a cocktail recipe organizer — and why it matters.
Velvet Shelf has always been the go-to app for cocktail lovers who want to discover drinks from what they already have at home. Today, we're thrilled to announce full mocktail support, making Velvet Shelf the best app for both cocktail and mocktail recipes, inventory tracking, and AI-powered drink discovery.
Get a taste of the Velvet Shelf experience with our new 'Cocktail Recipes & Mixologist' custom GPT. Turn your ingredients into drinks instantly and discover why this AI tool is just the beginning of what our full app offers.
