# BarBack - Cocktail Assistant — The Pocket Drinking Companion

> Cocktail recipe discovery, creation, and inventory management app. (iPhone/iPad app by Jordan Link.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/barback-cocktail-assistant/id1544323988 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Jordan Link](https://appshunter.io/developer/1544323990)
- Category: Food & Drink
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.67/5 from 24 App Store ratings · 26 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 14.4 · 62 MB
- Released: 2020-12-15
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/barback-cocktail-assistant/id1544323988/reviews.md

## What is BarBack?

The ultimate pocket drinking assistant, ready to help you find and make your next favorite cocktail.

BarBack features:
- The drink recommendation system: Ask The BarBack
- Curated and expandable recipe book
- Smart inventory management system
- Detailed custom recipe creator
- Imperial and metric measurements
- No ads or annoying popups

Looking for a new cocktail idea? BarBack is the ultimate go-to app for expanding your horizons and discovering your next favorite mixed drink! Find and innovate your own recipes, or simply kick back and let the BarBack recommend something based on what you’re feeling.

There’s plenty of cocktail apps out there, but none come with the unique touches and sleek design of BarBack. From a fully customizable recipe book to features like the quote of the day, BarBack is everything you’ll ever need or want from your go-to cocktail app. And the best part - no obnoxious ads or pop ups to get in the way of the adventure to your next favorite cocktail!

- Ask the BarBack -

Introducing our resident mixologist, BarBack! Whatever it is you’re in the mood for, BarBack can help you find it. Want something fruity and playful for a fun night out? BarBack’s got a few ideas. Want something strong that’ll knock your socks off? BarBack’s got you covered. Don’t waste your night researching - just ask!

⋆ Just like talking with a real bartender!
⋆ Always ready with quick ideas based on your personal preferences.
⋆ Never have the same conversation twice!
⋆ New and exciting drinks on tap plus all of the classics!

- Curated Recipe Book -

Not looking for a conversation? Just looking to browse? BarBack comes pre-installed with over 100 of the most popular drink recipes rated by potency, balance, and flavor profile. Not to mention, BarBack uses dynamic substitutions to tweak recipes based on what you have in your inventory. Beyond that, YOU have the power to control your recipe book with downloadable drink packs! There’s something for everyone and every mood so you won’t want to miss out on some of these ideas!

⋆ Curate your own cocktail experience!
⋆ Hundreds of options from the classic Dry Martini to the frat party staple Swamp Frog.
⋆ 15 unique flavor profiles tracked and ranked.
⋆ Create your own custom recipes!

- Smart Inventory -

Nothing is worse than getting yourself all hyped up over a recipe only to find you’re missing the essentials, spirits, mixers, or garnishes to turn your daydream into a reality. Luckily, BarBack keeps track of the inventory you have on hand and makes suggestions to help get you closer to what you have in mind.

Let’s say you’re craving a Seven & Seven and don’t have Canadian whiskey. Just go to the inventory tab and put a check mark next to what you do have on-hand - bourbon, for example! BarBack automatically changes the main ingredient in the recipe book for you. Boom! You still get your cocktail without the expensive trip to the grocery store!

BarBack doesn’t care if you have a certain name or label on any of the ingredients in question. “Rum” could mean your favorite brand, or just the store brand that you happen to have on hand, so what matters is the drink - not the name. Think of it like a built-in smart substitution you can do yourself. BarBack focuses on making sure your cocktail experience is as simple as possible, so you will find no brand snobbery here!

⋆ Easily browse and select what you have on-hand.
⋆ Smart substitutions if you’re missing an ingredient.
⋆ Detailed ingredient options (over 200)!
⋆ Covers everything you could need, from the alcohol to the garnishes, and even the glasses!

You’ve got drinks to try and nights to live up. So, why waste another minute on clunky websites and poorly designed apps that are a pain to navigate and barely help? You’ll end up spending all night on your phone instead of having fun. Download the BarBack app today and enjoy a clear, straight-forward experience that looks great and is fun to use!

Follow us on Twitter @AskTheBarBack

## Key features

- Drink recommendation system
- Curated and expandable recipe book
- Smart inventory management
- Custom recipe creator
- Imperial and metric measurements
- No ads

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Drink Pack: Common - Twist | $0.99 | one-time |
| Drink Pack: Christmas | $0.99 | one-time |
| Drink Pack: Tropical | $0.99 | one-time |
| Drink Pack: Booster Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Drink Pack: Summer | $0.99 | one-time |
| Drink Pack: Halloween | $0.99 | one-time |
| Drink Pack: Booster Pack 2 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Drink Pack: Thanksgiving | $0.99 | one-time |
| Drink Pack: Frat Party | $0.99 | one-time |
| Drink Pack: Skinny Sippers | $0.99 | one-time |
| Drink Pack: St. Patrick's Day | $0.99 | one-time |
| Drink Pack: First Aid | $0.99 | one-time |
| Drink Pack: Heartthrob | $0.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 26)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/barback-cocktail-assistant/id1544323988/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Can’t make custom cocktails.

*2024-09-27*

You can only make custom recipes with the provided garnishes and ingredients. You can’t make a custom ingredient if they don’t have it. So my notes app does a better job. I liked this app for finding new recipes and exploring drinks but what’s the point when every other app does the same and lets me store recipes that are not filtered by their ingredients. Unless I’m doing something wrong please fix this. I like the look and ease of use. Besides this one thing. Thanks.

### 5/5 — Pretty cute app

*2021-02-01, version 3.1.4*

This app shows you the recipes of the cocktails so you can make them at home. Also recommend for those who are not sure what to drink for the special day.

### 5/5 — Review

*2021-01-29, version 3.1.4*

It’s an interesting app. Very useful

### 5/5 — good app to view recipe

*2021-01-28*

This app is really good to learn recipe and show off my friends

### 5/5 — Simple and a lot of cocktails

*2021-01-27*

Easy and simple to browse.

### 5/5 — Great apps for drink lovers!!

*2021-01-26, version 3.1.1*

It’s a very interesting and helpful app to those who like cocktails and drinks. It contains exact recipes and characteristics of each cocktail! There’s so many different kinds of cocktails you can enjoy with. You can make drinks very simply with this app! I definitely recommend this app!

### 5/5 — This is a best app for people who love to drink

*2021-01-25*

This app gives you a recipe to make alot of different coktails. And it is very easy to keep track of your favorite bevereges so whenever you want to make your own you can easily make it

### 5/5 — Good for cocktail beginner!

*2021-01-25, version 3.1.1*

Good for cocktail beginners.
This app contains many cocktails recipes and also recommendation. “Ask the barback” helps to find the best cocktails for me.

### 5/5 — So fun to play with.

*2021-01-20, version 3.0.7*

There were so many different drinks that I have never even heard of. The concept of chatting with the assistant was quite smart. With that, you can get an idea to refresh your day for a special occasion. I think I will use this app a lot more in summer.

### 4/5 — BARBACK-Cocktail Assistant

*2021-01-18*

The App is very interesting becase you can learn about diferents kind of drinks and provide you many options to choose. In my case I am not a recurrent drinker but is good to know about the diversities of coktails in case I need to use if I’m going to drink.

## Frequently asked questions about BarBack

### What does the BarBack app do?

BarBack acts as your pocket drinking assistant, helping you discover and create cocktails. It features a recommendation system to suggest drinks based on your mood, a comprehensive recipe book, and a smart inventory manager to track your ingredients.

### What are the key features of BarBack?

Key features include a conversational drink recommendation system, a curated and expandable recipe book with hundreds of options, a smart inventory management system that suggests substitutions, and a detailed custom recipe creator. It also supports both imperial and metric measurements and has no ads.

### Is BarBack free to use?

The app is free to download and use, offering core functionality without charge. However, it does feature in-app purchases, likely for additional recipe packs or advanced features, allowing users to expand their cocktail experience.

### How does the smart inventory system work?

The smart inventory system allows you to input the spirits, mixers, and garnishes you have on hand. When you select a recipe, the app can dynamically suggest substitutions based on your available ingredients, helping you make a cocktail even if you're missing a specific item.

### Who is BarBack designed for?

BarBack is designed for anyone interested in cocktails, from beginners looking for simple drink ideas to experienced home bartenders wanting to manage their inventory and innovate with custom recipes. It aims to be a go-to companion for discovering and making mixed drinks.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.4.4 — 2021-05-04

- Light theme
- New drink packs: Baseball, Cinco de Mayo
- Recipe table of contents page
- Removed clutter from recipe details page
- Recipe filter now has persistent drink count, apply and clear buttons
- Smoother searching
- Aligning margins, styles across pages
- Moving home screen sections around
- Other visual tweaks

### 3.4.3 — 2021-04-28

- Light theme
- New drink pack: Baseball
- Recipe table of contents page
- Removed clutter from recipe details page
- Recipe filter now has persistent drink count, apply and clear buttons
- Smoother searching
- Aligning margins, styles across pages
- Moving home screen sections around
- Other visual tweaks

### 3.4.2 — 2021-04-28

- Light theme
- New drink pack: Baseball
- Recipe table of contents page
- Removed clutter from recipe details page
- Recipe filter now has persistent drink count, apply and clear buttons
- Smoother searching
- Aligning margins, styles across pages
- Moving home screen sections around
- Other visual tweaks

### 3.2.4 — 2021-02-27

New Features:
- Create your own collections and cocktails with custom recipes!

Also:
- Bug fixes

### 3.1.4 — 2021-01-28

New Features:
- Nearly twice as many tracked flavors!
- Additional paths and options for Ask The BarBack
- Character and Flavor Profile charts
- Recipe notes

New Drink Packs:
- Heartthrob (avail. Jan 27th)

Also:
- Correcting incorrect recipes for Classics Pack 1 and 2
- Bug fixes

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