# Velvet Shelf: Cocktail Recipes — Home Bar & AI Mixologist

> AI-powered cocktail recipe discovery and home bar inventory management. (iPhone/iPad app by Legendary Success Limited Liability Company.)

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- Developer: [Legendary Success Limited Liability Company](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896181392)
- Category: Food & Drink
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 6 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 28 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-05-15
- Data updated: 2026-08-01
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/velvet-shelf-cocktail-recipes/id6766061781/reviews.md

## What is Velvet Shelf?

Your home bar, transformed into a personal speakeasy.

Velvet Shelf is the AI-powered cocktail companion built for home bartenders. Add the bottles, mixers, and ingredients you already own, and instantly see every cocktail you can make right now. No substitutions. No guesswork. No wasted bottles.

Want something new? Chat with Barkeep, your personal mixologist. Drawing on the canon of cocktail literature and thousands of classic recipes, Barkeep crafts drinks tailored to your mood, your taste, and exactly what's on your shelf.

WHY VELVET SHELF

- Smart Recommendations: Cocktails you can make right now, based on what you actually have on hand
- Meet Barkeep: Your personal mixologist, drawing on thousands of classic recipes and decades of cocktail technique to craft drinks tailored to your bar
- Bar Inventory Tracker: Organize spirits, liqueurs, mixers, bitters, and garnishes in one place
- Recipe Library: Hundreds of classic and modern cocktails, fully searchable
- Recipe Scanner: Snap a photo of any printed cocktail recipe: from a menu, magazine, or recipe card and Velvet Shelf adds it to your library
- Browser Extension: Save cocktail recipes from any website with the Velvet Shelf Chrome extension and build your collection from your favorite blogs and bartender pages
- Bespoke Cocktail Artwork: Custom imagery for every drink Barkeep crafts for you, unique to your creation
- Favorites & Shelves: Save the recipes you love into custom collections
- Smart Substitutions: Ingredient alternatives for when you're missing one bottle
- Speakeasy Aesthetic: A beautifully crafted, dark-themed experience designed for the craft

PERFECT FOR

- Home bartenders who want to make the most of their existing bar
- Cocktail enthusiasts looking to discover new favorites
- Hosts planning the perfect drink menu for guests
- Curious beginners learning their way around mixology
- Experienced mixologists who want a smarter way to track recipes and inventory

HOW IT WORKS

1. Add the spirits, mixers, and ingredients in your home bar
2. Browse cocktails you can make instantly, with no missing ingredients
3. Chat with Barkeep for custom recipes based on your mood or what you're craving
4. Build your library by scanning printed recipes or saving from the web with our browser extension
5. Save favorites, build curated shelves, and refine your craft over time

FREE TO START

Velvet Shelf is free to use. Build your bar, browse the recipe library, and try Barkeep with 3 free credits per month.

PREMIUM SUBSCRIPTIONS

Upgrade for unlimited time with Barkeep, bespoke cocktail artwork, and priority access to new features:

- Weekly Pass: $2.99 per week, unlimited Barkeep Credits
- Monthly Premium: $7.99 per month, 50 Barkeep Credits
- Annual Premium: $59.99 per year, unlimited Barkeep Credits (best value)

Pricing varies dependent on user location. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel subscriptions in your App Store account settings after purchase.

Privacy Policy: https://velvetshelf.com/privacy
Terms of Service: https://velvetshelf.com/terms

QUESTIONS OR FEEDBACK

We'd love to hear from you. Reach our team at support @ usevelvetshelf.com.

Please drink responsibly. You must be of legal drinking age in your country to use this app.

## Key features

- AI-powered cocktail recommendations
- Personalized mixologist chat
- Home bar inventory tracking
- Recipe scanning and web saving
- Customizable recipe collections
- Smart ingredient substitutions

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Premium Annual | $59.99 | per year |



## Frequently asked questions about Velvet Shelf

### What is Velvet Shelf?

Velvet Shelf is an AI-powered cocktail companion that helps you discover drinks you can make with your current bar ingredients. It also offers an AI mixologist named Barkeep for custom recipe creation and allows you to track your inventory.

### How does Velvet Shelf help me make cocktails?

You add your spirits, mixers, and ingredients, and Velvet Shelf shows you cocktails you can make instantly. Barkeep, the AI mixologist, can also craft custom drinks based on your preferences and available items.

### Can I save recipes in Velvet Shelf?

Yes, you can save favorite recipes and organize them into custom collections or 'shelves'. The app also allows you to scan printed recipes or save them from websites using its browser extension.

### What are the subscription options for Velvet Shelf?

Velvet Shelf offers a Weekly Pass for $2.99, Monthly Premium for $7.99, and Annual Premium for $59.99. These subscriptions provide unlimited Barkeep credits and other premium features.

### Does Velvet Shelf have ads?

Yes, Velvet Shelf contains advertisements. It is free to start, with options to upgrade for an enhanced experience.

### What devices does Velvet Shelf support?

Velvet Shelf is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It is designed for iOS devices.

### How often is Velvet Shelf updated?

Velvet Shelf was last updated on 2026-05-15 with version 1.0. Future updates will likely introduce new features and improvements.

### What is the age rating for Velvet Shelf?

Velvet Shelf has an age rating of 17+. This is due to the nature of its content, which focuses on alcoholic beverages.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.0 — 2026-05-15

No release notes.

## Related topics

[velvet shelf](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/velvet-shelf)

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