# Backbar AI Mixologist — What can you make tonight?

> AI-powered home bar inventory and cocktail mixologist. (iPhone/iPad app by Smudge Ventures LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backbar-ai-mixologist/id6806630865 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Smudge Ventures LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6806630867)
- Category: Food & Drink, Lifestyle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 9 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-09-27
- Data updated: 2026-10-09
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backbar-ai-mixologist/id6806630865/reviews.md

## What is Backbar AI Mixologist?

Backbar is a home bar you can actually keep track of — and a mixologist who only ever suggests a drink you have the bottles for.

Add your bottles once (snap a photo and Backbar reads the labels), and the app always knows what you can pour tonight, what you're one bottle away from, and what's running low.

KNOW YOUR BAR
• Photograph a single bottle or a whole shelf to add it — no typing
• See every cocktail you can make right now, updated as your shelf changes
• "One bottle away" points you to the single best bottle to buy next

A REAL COCKTAIL LIBRARY
• Dozens of classics, organized the way a drinker thinks — by family, then by drink — plus every recipe the community adds
• Save your own recipes, or tweak any recipe into your own private version
• Each recipe tells you whether you can make it, and names a stand-in when you're close ("your rye works here")

ASK THE MIXOLOGIST
• Chat with an AI bartender that knows your actual inventory, not generic suggestions
• At a friend's place or a party? Send a photo of their bottles and ask what you can make — nothing touches your own bar
• Recreate a drink from a bar menu: the Mixologist reverse-engineers the proportions
• Snap a recipe card or cookbook page to save it
• Tell it what you poured and it logs the drink and updates your bottle levels

Not drinking tonight? Ask for zero-proof options — the Mixologist always has them.

KEEP A RECORD
• Log the drinks you make and rate them
• Your bar, your recipes, and your ratings, all in one place

FREE TO USE
Your whole bar, every recipe in the catalog, and unlimited recipes of your own are free. Optional Premium and Max subscriptions raise the monthly limits on the AI features (Mixologist chat and photo scanning). Subscriptions renew automatically until cancelled; manage or cancel anytime.

FOR ADULTS
Backbar is a tool for the craft of mixing drinks, intended for adults of legal drinking age (21+ in the United States). Please drink responsibly and never drink and drive.

## Key features

- Photograph bottles to add to inventory
- See all possible cocktails with current bottles
- Get suggestions for next bottle purchase
- AI bartender for personalized drink recommendations
- Recreate drinks from photos or recipes
- Save and customize your own recipes
- Log and rate consumed drinks

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Backbar Premium | $1.99 | per month |
| Backbar Max | $4.99 | per month |


## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backbar-ai-mixologist/id6806630865/reviews.md

### 5/5 — The best for at home cocktails

*2026-09-30*

If you have a large liquor collection at home, you need Backbar. It’s so easy to input your collection in the app (the photo recognition tool is amazing) and it helps keep figure out what cocktails I can actually make with what I have. I also like that I can give it my preferences so the AI only suggested drinks I’ll love. Highly recommend.

## Frequently asked questions about Backbar AI Mixologist

### What is Backbar AI Mixologist?

Backbar AI Mixologist is a mobile application designed to help users manage their home bar inventory and discover cocktail recipes. It uses AI to suggest drinks based on available ingredients and can even help recreate specific cocktails.

### How do I add bottles to Backbar?

You can add bottles to Backbar by photographing them; the app reads the labels automatically. This eliminates the need for manual typing, making inventory management quick and easy.

### Can Backbar suggest what to buy next?

Yes, Backbar features a 'one bottle away' suggestion. This feature highlights the single best bottle to purchase next to unlock a wider range of cocktail possibilities based on your current inventory.

### Does Backbar have ads?

No, Backbar does not contain advertisements. The core features of the app, including managing your whole bar and accessing all recipes, are free to use without interruption.

### What are the subscription options for Backbar?

Backbar offers optional Premium and Max subscriptions that enhance AI features like Mixologist chat and photo scanning. These subscriptions renew automatically and can be managed or canceled at any time.

### Is Backbar AI Mixologist suitable for all ages?

No, Backbar AI Mixologist is intended for adults of legal drinking age (21+ in the United States). It is a tool for the craft of mixing drinks and promotes responsible consumption.

### Can Backbar help me recreate a drink I had at a bar?

Yes, the AI Mixologist can help recreate drinks. You can send it a photo of a drink or recipe, and it will attempt to reverse-engineer the proportions and ingredients.

### How often is Backbar updated?

Backbar was last updated on 2026-09-27 with version 1.0. As a new release, users can expect future updates to introduce new features and improvements.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.0 — 2026-09-27

No release notes.

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