Gets it Done!
I’ve been using the app for 7 years or so. Excellent database plus easy to add my own recipes. Love it!
Need Option to Add Ingredients
I’ve been having this app for years! Recently I became a bartender & I’ve noticed that some popular drinks are not on the app, so I tried to add them. However, some ingredients are not listed like Watermelon Pluckers. We need the option to add ingredients too.
Response from developer
The ability to add your own ingredients has been available in the app for some time. To access this feature, go to Home -> Settings (gear icon in the top right corner) -> Manage Custom Ingredients
Perfect
Exactly what I need. Great content of cocktails but also easy to add my own
Needs to be fixed
I’ve had this app for a while now but it’s time to look for a better one. They need to fix the display, you can’t see any of the drop down selections!
Not supporting dark mode
Instruction text and ingredient wheel listings and amounts do not show up in white background as text must be white.
May be biased
I may be biased but this is one of the most established cocktail recipes apps in the store with well researched recipes and loads of useful features.
Waste of time
App might be going through an update, but it was a paid app. Clicking on any of the options inside the app told me the drinks were not able to load.
Until a new version comes out it is a waste of $1.99 as nothing work and you don’t get any info.
Please save your money and spend it on something else.
Until a new version comes out it is a waste of $1.99 as nothing work and you don’t get any info.
Please save your money and spend it on something else.
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Worst $1 I ever spent
Just get a free app. This one isn’t worth $1. Was told this app would allow me to check off things you got around the house and it’ll suggest drink recipes, it won’t. Don’t make the same mistake I did. I’m so mad at myself.
Review
They don’t all have images for the cocktails which I think is half of the presentation
DOES NOT WORK
Is this app discontinued? Because I keep trying to use it and it pops me out.
No sync functionality
I had this installed on my iPhone and iPad and there is no way to sync between devices. I lost over 50 added recipes and favorites. Most other apps allow for a simple sync between devices but this app asks you to either backup or restore and both options resulted in the loss of data. Very unsatisfied customer!
I amended my review to 5 Stars as the developer responded to my review and reset my login. After reinstalling the app with new credentials I was able to successfully recover all of my favorites and added content. Many thanks for the timely response to my issue.
I amended my review to 5 Stars as the developer responded to my review and reset my login. After reinstalling the app with new credentials I was able to successfully recover all of my favorites and added content. Many thanks for the timely response to my issue.
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Response from developer
It is simply untrue that most apps in this genre have sync capability between devices. Due to the complexity and costs of proper implementation, it's a feature that's virtually always omitted. In regards to iBartender's Backup and Restore feature, I have never received even a single bug report about data loss since it was introduced 3 years ago. It has been tested extensively.
Quite good, but quite flawed
Comprehensive list of great drinks. But you need to add ingredients either to the App’s master list or at least to your own created drinks. Grapefruit Vodka, please?
Poor taste in cocktails
It’s ok but most cocktails are in bad taste. There are few good balanced cocktails but they are hard to find. I wouldn’t waste your time, there are better cocktail apps out there. But if you like making Everclear more palatable then maybe this is for you.
A+
#1
Worth a try but didn’t meet my needs
My current favorite cocktail recipe app is abandonware so I’m looking for a new one. This one looked intriguing, with a small but enthusiastic set of reviews, and possibly robust set of recipes and custom user recipes.
Unfortunately, as another reviewer noted, the recipes weren’t what I expected. And easy example: Lemon Drop. I expect it to use Absolute Citron or other lemon-infused vodka, some lemon juice, simple syrup and maybe an orange liqueur. The recipe here was straight vodka and a lot of lemon juice. From a previous developer response, they state they’re using classic, long accepted recipes. I believe them. That’s fine. But I’m looking for recipes that are generally similar to what’s broadly used in 2018. This discrepancy between what I expect and the library was across my favorite drinks.
Additionally, the UI design is not attractive, to me. It’s not bad, but it’s not a delight. Especially compared to the old app I’m replacing, which is elegant and way to use.
I decided that for me a kinda clunky app that I’d have to write all my core recipes anew wasn’t what I wanted.
If this got tuned up, the recipes expanded to include contemporary approaches, and a UI refresh of the UI (see the sadly abandoned Old Sport for inspiration), I’d gladly pay a few bucks for it.
This app is a good option to compare to the other freemium apps, which have their own pluses and minuses.
Unfortunately, as another reviewer noted, the recipes weren’t what I expected. And easy example: Lemon Drop. I expect it to use Absolute Citron or other lemon-infused vodka, some lemon juice, simple syrup and maybe an orange liqueur. The recipe here was straight vodka and a lot of lemon juice. From a previous developer response, they state they’re using classic, long accepted recipes. I believe them. That’s fine. But I’m looking for recipes that are generally similar to what’s broadly used in 2018. This discrepancy between what I expect and the library was across my favorite drinks.
Additionally, the UI design is not attractive, to me. It’s not bad, but it’s not a delight. Especially compared to the old app I’m replacing, which is elegant and way to use.
I decided that for me a kinda clunky app that I’d have to write all my core recipes anew wasn’t what I wanted.
If this got tuned up, the recipes expanded to include contemporary approaches, and a UI refresh of the UI (see the sadly abandoned Old Sport for inspiration), I’d gladly pay a few bucks for it.
This app is a good option to compare to the other freemium apps, which have their own pluses and minuses.
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What ever You Do PLEASE Not Drop Support
Seriously. This app is that good.
I now have most likely a little over a thousand drinks installed under Kevin’s app and would be devastated if support was dropped for it.
Being a home bartender I’ve also found useful at out local bar for introducing custom drinks. The things that really make this app shine is the ability to know which drinks you can make based on ingredients on hand and the fact you can add custom ingredients in order to add new drinks all the time. I have the app installed on both iPad and iPhone.
Of all my apps, this is the one I treasure most as I have tons of hours (and fun) pouring over drinks on the web and adding them and the ingredients to this app.
Oh, the new backup feature is a God send too!
Perhaps the only thing I can think of is a print feature. And I think the only time I could see this really coming into play is if, and only if, support was dropped at least all the work put into adding custom drinks wouldn’t be lost.
Anyways, super app and HIGHLY recommended.
I now have most likely a little over a thousand drinks installed under Kevin’s app and would be devastated if support was dropped for it.
Being a home bartender I’ve also found useful at out local bar for introducing custom drinks. The things that really make this app shine is the ability to know which drinks you can make based on ingredients on hand and the fact you can add custom ingredients in order to add new drinks all the time. I have the app installed on both iPad and iPhone.
Of all my apps, this is the one I treasure most as I have tons of hours (and fun) pouring over drinks on the web and adding them and the ingredients to this app.
Oh, the new backup feature is a God send too!
Perhaps the only thing I can think of is a print feature. And I think the only time I could see this really coming into play is if, and only if, support was dropped at least all the work put into adding custom drinks wouldn’t be lost.
Anyways, super app and HIGHLY recommended.
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Not good update 7.5
The last update is not ok when you lock for recipes the letters is confused
Not fully customizable drinks
I would like to be able to enter a particular ingredient that is not on the list. I cannot create my own cocktail list if I have an item that is not in the drop down. It’s great that you can select the type of glass and the measurements but your stuck with items on the drop down list.
Missing two features to put at 5 stars
Love the fact it gives you drinks you can make with what is on hand and can add custom
ingredients and drinks. The only thing missing is:
A list of ingredients that'll complete uncompleted recipes missing 1 ingredient. The feature with favorite drinks adding to the shopping list is near that point, but i'd like it for drinks I haven't favorited yet.
The only other thing is that the random drink function would be great with the Drinks You Can Make list. It only works for the Browse All list. If it is supposed to work with Drinks You Can Make then maybe there's a bug because it does not work for me.
Anyway, add those two features and its a 5 star app. Its very favorable compared to Liquor Cabinet, which is clunky for adding/altering recipes and adding ingredients, and has no random drink function, too.
Maybe the look of the app can be a bit better too. But thats a nit picking.
ingredients and drinks. The only thing missing is:
A list of ingredients that'll complete uncompleted recipes missing 1 ingredient. The feature with favorite drinks adding to the shopping list is near that point, but i'd like it for drinks I haven't favorited yet.
The only other thing is that the random drink function would be great with the Drinks You Can Make list. It only works for the Browse All list. If it is supposed to work with Drinks You Can Make then maybe there's a bug because it does not work for me.
Anyway, add those two features and its a 5 star app. Its very favorable compared to Liquor Cabinet, which is clunky for adding/altering recipes and adding ingredients, and has no random drink function, too.
Maybe the look of the app can be a bit better too. But thats a nit picking.
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Lack of search; don't buy
Search is useless in a hurry.
