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.
My go to cocktail, I find the Averna much more interesting than a sweet vermouth, although I won't turn down a standard Manhattan.
Michters American is an excellent whiskey, especially at its price point. Love a cocktail that'll highlight the strength of the liquor without busying it up.
If you haven't tried them, a more bitter vermouth like Punt E Mes, Cocchi Dopo Teatro, or Padro & Co Dorado Amarco Suave can be a best of both worlds kinda thing.
Black Manhattan. One of my favorites and surprisingly not well known.
Never heard of Mitcher's before. Interesting aging process. How do you like it compared to typical bourbon?
I've really started enjoying different amaro in place of sweet vermouth. In a Manhattan, Boulevardier, etc.