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FAQ

How does Velvet Shelf recommend cocktails?

Velvet Shelf recommends cocktails based on the ingredients you have in your home bar. Simply add your bottles and ingredients to your bar inventory, and we'll show you all the cocktails you can make right now - no substitutions or guesswork required.

What is the AI Mixologist?

The AI Mixologist is your personal digital bartender. It knows what's in your bar and can create custom cocktail recipes based on your mood, preferences, or specific requests. Just describe what you're in the mood for, and it will craft a unique cocktail using your available ingredients.

Is Velvet Shelf free to use?

Yes! Velvet Shelf offers a free tier that includes bar inventory tracking and cocktail recommendations. Premium features like the AI Mixologist and custom cocktail creation are available with a subscription.

How do I track my home bar inventory?

After creating a free account, go to your Bar page and add the ingredients you have at home. You can search from our extensive database of spirits, liqueurs, mixers, and garnishes. Your inventory is saved and used to match you with cocktails you can make.

I've got a cocktail recipe I want to add. Where can I add it?

Users can add recipes directly within the app that will be saved in the favorites tab. If you have a recipe you'd like to be featured or recommended to all users app wide, we're open to hearing about it! Just head over to the contact us page and we'll follow up.

I've spotted errors in recipes, where can I report it?

Oops! Our bad on that. If you come across something that doesn't look correct in a recipe, please use the feedback module floating in the bottom right. If you do not see it, you can enable it with the toggle on your profile page. You may also use the contact us page.