Special Cocktailing Condiments

Special Cocktailing Condiments is a quest in the third branch of .
==Steps==
* Talk to Diona
* Explore and collect Cocktail ingredients
** Give the Fresh Fish to Diona
** Give the Fresh Slime Condensate to Diona
==Dialogue==
===Special Cocktailing Condiments===
;(Talk to Diona)
: Blanche: Welcome, is there anything you need?
: Diona: Hello Blanche, I came to pick up my order!
: Blanche: Diona! Let me see...
: Blanche: Yes... fifteen Lizard Tails, seven vials of Butterfly Dust... Hmm, everything other than the bottle of Frog Mucus is ready.
: Diona: No rush on that, I'll take whatever's ready. Someone from the tavern will come to settle the bill later.
: Blanche: Alright, thank you for your business~
: What are these...?
:: Diona: Have you forgotten already? I told you, these are ingredients for flavoring drinks.
:: Diona: This is a list of ingredients that I put together after consulting many people. The ones we picked up today were primarily from an alchemist named Timaeus, he's recommended many ingredients to me.
: These look more like alchemy ingredients...
:: Diona: Well... hehe, yeah, I did ask Timaeus before about what ingredients they use to improve the taste of alchemic medicine...
: Diona: He mentioned things like Lizard Tails and Crystal Cores. But I think Crystal Cores overlap too much with the texture of ice cubes, so I chose not to use them.
: Diona: I have, however, always wanted to try Frog Mucus. According to Timaeus, it can make the texture of a drink as thick as mud! Haha! Meow...
: Diona: Now all we have left to get is some Fish Scales and Slime Condensate...
: Diona: Let's search for those in the wild. Once we have everything, I can make you that drink.
;(Talk to Diona in Springvale)
: Diona: Ahh, we made it! Whether it's the meat, skin, or tails, the fish here have great texture and quality. Mmm...
: Diona: They also have a strong but interesting grass-like scent to the meat and scales here, too.
: Diona: Most people can't handle it, but to the foodies that have unique tastes, it's amazing.
: You sure know a lot about fish.
: Diona: What? No! No, I just overheard stuff from a bunch of old drunks while I was making drinks. Ugh, please. It's not like I went out of my way to learn about fish or anything!
: Diona: Anyways, just go down there and catch us a few fresh fish. I have way too many ingredients here and it'd be a hassle for me.
:(Obtain Fresh Fish ×3)
;(Talk to Diona after harvesting fish)
: Diona: Did you catch any fresh fish?
:;(After submitting Fresh Fish)
: Diona: Wow, you swim really well, and you're almost as good at catching fish as the cats I look after.
: Diona: First we need to scrape off the scales oh, and make sure you also collect the mucus on the fish...
: Diona: Ooh! Whoa, the smell of fish... along with that unique grassy smell... it's... so strong! But that's okay, it's the potent aroma we need!
: Uh, I'm going to go stand as far as possible from this stuff.
: I really need to wash my hands.
: Diona: Heh, it's too much for you, huh? Hmm, I guess I can understand. You're not a professional bartender, after all, your tolerance for special ingredients is not like mine.
: Diona: Alright, that'll just about do it. Soaking the scales in the mucus collected from the fish will help preserve them for now.
: Diona: Next, we need to get some Slime Condensate. I know a place with a ton of slimes, let's go.
:(Obtain Fresh Fish Scales ×3)
===A Chance Encounter...?===
;(Talk to Diona by the Dawn Winery)
: Diona: Look, the slimes we're looking for are just ahead.
: Diona: Huh, if I go after those slimes, I might ruin all the ingredients I have with me. And that would be bad...
: Diona: Can you defeat those slimes and bring me the Slime Condensate?
:(Obtain Fresh Slime Condensate ×3)
;(Talk to Diona after defeating the slimes)
: Diona: Did you get the Slime Condensate?
:;(After submitting Fresh Slime Condensate)
: Diona: Great job! Quick and precise. Only people who don't drink can fight like that!
: Diona: Hm! I think Slime Condensate will intensify the taste and texture of the drink, hehehe...
: Diona: Hmm... You might be a little unfamiliar, but aside from the taste of the alcohol, those old drunkards are also very keen on the texture of the drink. They've even invented a number of phrases to describe it.
: Diona: For example, "sticky like honey," or "refreshing as the springs." Blergh...
: Diona: They use beautified ways of describing their drinks. But, drinking is drinking. It doesn't matter how you make it sound, alcohol is still a terrible thing.
: Diona: Huh. The reason why I wanna use Slime Condensate is because I want a dense, sticky consistency.
: Diona: Once I put this into a drink, I'm sure it'll preserve its form and start absorbing the alcohol quickly...
: Diona: Those old boozers wanted to try something different, huh? Hehe. Well, they can try this sticky, gooey Drunken Slime!
: Why do you want to use this to make drinks?
: Diona: So I can make the worst drink conceivable and show everyone the true nature of alcohol.
: Diona: In order to attract customers, taverns use all kinds of strategies and schemes to make people believe that alcohol is not only good, but a necessity!
: Diona: They use special ingredients, come up with fancy names, and promote limited-time drinks for holidays and events. They come up with all kinds of reasons to get people drinking.
: Diona: And Dawn Winery is the heart of it all. They have no boundaries when it comes to selling alcohol.
: Diona: Their one and only goal is to make sure that people keep drinking, and that their own pockets get filled with Mora.
: Diona: Not only is it a crime, but it's also a scam! No good can come from alcohol!
: Diona: My mission is to make the worst drink ever, and to wake people up and free Mondstadt from the jaws of alcoholism.
: Diona: That is why I'm always searching for new ingredients and experimenting with them.
: Diona: Ugh, however... up until now, I haven't been able to make a single bad drink, no matter what ingredients I use! All the drinks I mix only make those deadbeat drunks all the happier! Ugh!
: Diona: I've already lost track of how many kinds of ingredients I've tried. I've even used ingredients way more unusual than this and have yet to ever succeed.
: Diona: I really don't know what I need to do to make the most horrendous drink in the world! Meow...
: How about trying a different way of making drinks?
:: Diona: A different way?
: How do you usually make your drinks?
:: Diona: I've always stuck to my own way of making drinks, although I've watched other bartenders before and learned a bit from them as well.
: Diona: What are you trying to say? That my methods aren't professional enough?
: Diona: Hmph! Believe you me, I've done my research! I've studied how to handle a shaker, adjust the temperature of the glasses, and even the subtle techniques of stirring...
: Why don't we start by looking at your mixing technique?
: Diona: My mixing technique? You're saying the reason I can't make terrible drinks is because of my technique?
: Diona: Hmm... It's true that I've never been professionally trained. But I hear from the old drunkards that it's really complicated, that every step must be precise, that even the slightest mistake is unacceptable...
: Diona: Or else...
: Or else the drink will taste bad?
: Diona: That... That was right! Or else the drink will taste bad!
: Diona: I—I see, I've never thought of it this way before...
: Diona: First, we need to find someone to ask about the techniques of mixing a great drink. Then we use the same ingredients...
: Diona: And purposely mess up every step of the process!
: Diona: Haha, yeah! This might finally work, woohoo! Wait a second, how did you come up with this idea? You don't secretly drink a lot, do you? Grr...
: I don't think anyone in this world would ever sell me alcohol...
: Diona: That's a good thing. It'd be best to never have a single drop.
: Diona: Alright then, first I need to find a professional bartender. One that I could consult about the ways of mixing a drink professionally.
: Diona: Now where could I find someone? Ugh, does this mean I need to go to Angel's Share? ...Or Dawn Winery?
: Diona: Nope, nope, uh-uh, never! I refuse to ever set paw in those places... Don't even ask. I have my own reasons.
: Diona: Let's head back first, we've collected plenty of ingredients. As for the mixing techniques... I'll figure out another way.
: Connor: Diona? And this is... Oh, it's the Honorary Knight.
: Connor: Oh, what a coincidence running into you two here. Are you out collecting ingredients? So what are you planning to whip up this time? It's always a surprise to see what you make.
: Connor: I myself know a thing or two about mixing drinks, but Elzer tells me that my drinks can't even compare to Diona's... They seem to lack that "special something."
: Connor: I've been looking for some inspiration, but I've been stuck in a rut. I'm not sure whether it's the traditional techniques I use, or if I'm just too conservative with my ingredients.
: This is your opportunity to ask about mixing techniques!
: Diona: You mean I should ask him for some professional pointers?
: Diona: Hmm... alright. Perhaps he'll do.
: We'd like to ask you about your techniques for mixing drinks.
: Diona: Yeah, umm... You're trying to find new mixing inspiration... and I'm trying some new recipes out. Maybe we can... exchange some ideas, hmm?
: Connor: Oh! Why, I'd be honored! No problem at all!
: Diona: However, for the ingredients, we must use the ones I've just collected. I have Lizard Tails, Butterfly Dust, Fish Scales, and Slime Condensate.
: Connor: Hmm... we need to use these materials, huh? Well I guess it's time for me to expand my repertoire as well...
: Connor: Let's go back to the winery. I have some basic mixing tools there.
: Diona: Y—You mean we have to go to Dawn Winery? Couldn't we also go to Angel's Share? I mean, they have a full range of mixing tools...
: Connor: Hmm... Well, you are the bartender at the Cat's Tail, right?
: Connor: Given that the Cat's Tail and Angel's Share are competitors, it would be rather inappropriate if you were to mix drinks there. That would probably cause quite a bit of trouble for Margaret as well.
: Connor: Besides, there are many loyal patrons at Angel's Share. With your reputation, it'd cause quite a commotion if you were to be seen mixing drinks there.
: Connor: In any case, I wouldn't recommend going to Angel's Share. Besides, the winery's close by, there's no need for us to go so far.
: (Is it me, or was that a rehearsed speech?)
: (It feels like he's been practicing this speech...)
: Diona: Speaking of the winery, won't that guy Elzer be there?
: Connor: Elzer? Sure, he'll be there, but he's been busy lately taking care of guild matters. Why do you ask?
: Diona: Hmph, just as long as he's not around. Our little exchange here is between just the two of us, it'd be best if others don't get involved.
: Diona: Well, except for the Traveler here, we've been out collecting ingredients together. 's kinda like... my assistant. 'll be allowed to participate.
: Connor: Haha um... Haha, fine by me. Shall we get going? The winery isn't far, we'll be there in no time.
:;(Proceed to Exchanging Pointers)
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