this post was submitted on 13 Jul 2023
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Cocktails, the libationary art!
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A place for conversation about cocktails, ingredients, home mixology, the bar industry or liquor industry, glassware - this is not an exhaustive list. If you think it's in some way related to cocktails it's probably fine.
If you post something you didn't create give credit whenever possible.
Pictures and recipes are encouraged when posting a drink as a standalone post. Example of an ideal drink post:
https://lemmy.world/post/13010582
We love garnishes.
Remember the code of conduct, keep it nice. In terms of cocktails- specific etiquette that might be different from other communities:
Mentioning your blog, insta, website, book or bar is allowed, yes. For now at least, we do allow self-promotion. If it gets out of hand this might change.
A good post with a drink you don't like is still a good post! Try not to conflate the drink and the post or poster. If someone has a relevant title, gorgeous photo and clearly formatted recipe of what you consider a truly terrible drink, a comment is more appropriate than a downvote.
On that topic: Polite critique/reviews of drinks (or posts, images, etc.) is allowed here. Encouraged , even. It's a good tool for improving your drinks and content. Really, just be nice.
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Looks good!
General question: Should we include the recipe for each post?
Pictures of cocktails are nice, but why not build a knowledge base here?
I’m of the mindset that for famous or well known cocktails that recipes shouldn’t be required. Especially considering the amount of old fashions (no hate) that I see posted. It would be the same general mix over and over. If I changed it, or did something uncommon then I agree on having it required. That said… while growing an instance/group lowering the barrier for content that’s within the parameters but is still quick to post is a better way to get it going. Some of the subs I was on before had that problem when they created specific rules that increased the barrier of entry and it kills momentum.
That said it’s always the desires of the group/instance so really it’s just one man opinion.
Recipes are encouraged but not yet required. Once we have a solid user base & more activity will probably change it, ask people to use the weekly thread or synch posts for when they want to just say or show what they are drinking but not all the details, and require picture and recipe, for drink posts like this.
Letting the sub just grow for now, it's slowly going in the right direction IMO. Comments on this policy are welcome, the community belongs to the subscribers!