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[galerian_ash]

Hi there, and welcome to The Cocktail Hour!

This is a low-pressure challenge that works in the following way: When you sign up you'll receive the name of a mixed drink. You then have to take inspiration from it in some way — literal, figurative, using it as the title of your work, anything goes! — and create a work of any type. (And, if you'd like, mention which cocktail you got in the notes when posting your work.)

If the drink name you receive doesn't do anything for you, just ask for another! You can also ask for multiple cocktails if you'd like to create more than one work.

The deadline to submit your works to the AO3 collection is at 23:59 GMT on the 30th of December. It will go live at 00:01 GMT on New Year's Day, a traditional time to enjoy drinks.

Please see the FAQ for more information, and don't hesitate to ask if anything is unclear!

Comments

[corvidology]

I already hang out at firewhiskeyfic so I feel compelled to ask for a cocktail prompt! :D

[galerian_ash]

Wow, are you ever fast -- I haven't even advertised this anywhere yet! That really made my day, thank you ♥

"Amber Moon" is your cocktail, and I wish you the best of luck with it!

[sweetsorcery]

Me and alcohol aren't even on speaking terms, but wth, your challenges are always such fun. Hit me. :)

[galerian_ash]

Aw, thank you, I'm glad you're willing to give this a try anyway! And yeah, I'm not much of a drinker myself either -- but some of these cocktail names are just plain fun.

"Between The Sheets" is all yours, good luck with it!

[ride_4ever]

Yeah, what corvidology said!

Prompt me!

(Two prompts, please. I might want to have two characters drinking together but ordering different drinks.)

[galerian_ash]

"Singapore Sling" and "Grasshopper" are your drinks, good luck with them!

[senmut]

I'm game for this!

[galerian_ash]

Yay, glad to hear it! "Paper Plane" is your drink, best of luck!

[somariel]

I'd like a prompt, please.

[galerian_ash]

"Bramble" is yours, good luck!

[theseatheseatheopensea]

Yay! Yet another great challenge! May I have a prompt? Thank you!

[galerian_ash]

Yay right back at you, I'm so glad this piqued your interest too! "Golden Dream" is what you got, best of luck with it!

[sdk]

Here via corvidology and I'd love a cocktail please! :D

[galerian_ash]

Oh, awesome! Your cocktail is "Ruby Dutchess" -- good luck, I hope it inspires!

[muccamukk]

Prompt please! Thanks for running this <3

[galerian_ash]

Thank you for taking part! "Test Pilot" is all yours, best of luck with it!

[impala_chick]

Prompt please :D

[galerian_ash]

Your cocktail is "Hurricane", good luck!

[snowshus]

may I have a drink?

[galerian_ash]

You most certainly can! You got a "Screwdriver", good luck with it!

[sholio]

I found this via muccamukk and I would like to be served, please! :)

[galerian_ash]

*holds out a silver platter* Here you go, an "Astronaut Sunrise" just for you! Hope it inspires :D

[smallhobbit]

I found this from corvidology and would like a cocktail, please.

[galerian_ash]

Your cocktail is "Royal Arrival", good luck with it!

[used_songs]

This sounds low pressure enough to be just my speed and the timing is perfect - hit me!

[galerian_ash]

That's great to hear! "Sea Breeze" is your drink, best of luck with it!

[galerian_ash]

"Vesper" is all yours, good luck with it!

[vanishresponse]

One drink, please!

[galerian_ash]

One "Cement Mixer", coming right up! Best of luck!

[juniperberry]

Here via corvidology too! May I have two drinks? I am flighty and can't promise one will do the trick.

[galerian_ash]

You sure can! "Flirtini" and "Rum Swizzle" are both yours, good luck with them!

[ashelterofpages]

I'll take one! I wandered over here from corvidology too and am super excited to take a drink!

[galerian_ash]

And I'm really excited to hear that, yay! You got the rather ominous-sounding "Death In The Afternoon" -- don't hesitate to let me know if you'd like another one instead! If not, best of luck with it :D

[anagrrl]

Fun! May I have a prompt, please? Thank you!

[galerian_ash]

Of course! "Astro Pop" is what you got, good luck with it!

[dianafortyseven]

This is such a fun idea! May I have a drink, please? :D

[galerian_ash]

I'm really glad to hear that! And yes, of course -- "Lemon Drop" is all yours, best of luck with it!

[kalloway]

The way this week has been going, I could certainly use a drink. ^^;; Thank you in advance!

[galerian_ash]

I'm really sorry to hear that you've been having a rough week :( I hope things look up for you soon!

"Black Velvet" is your drink, I hope it works for you! If not, just let me know and we'll pick something else!

[lastofbarrettsprivateers]

Hi! This sounds really cool - signing up!

[galerian_ash]

Hi there! "Bourbon Lancer" is your drink, good luck!

[gloss]

May I get a cocktail, please?

[galerian_ash]

You bet! :Db "Corpse Reviver" is all yours, best of luck with it!

[luredin]

May I also wet my whistle?

[galerian_ash]

You sure may! :Db Here's to hoping "Ward Eight" will quench your thirst!

[skieswideopen]

Oh, this looks like fun! May I please get a cocktail?

[galerian_ash]

Happy you think so! "New York Flip" is your cocktail, good luck!

[coffinliqueur]

Ahh, this is fun!! I'd like one of the bartender's recommendation, please! 8Db

[galerian_ash]

Yay, I'm glad to hear that!

*puts on very serious bartender face* May I offer you this "Blood And Sand", dear customer? I hope you'll enjoy it!