# Nimble Strong - Bartender Game — Mix cocktails, learn recipes > Interactive video game teaching cocktail mixing and bartending skills. (iPhone/iPad app by Nimble Strong LLC.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nimble-strong-bartender-game/id375879786 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Nimble Strong LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/375868659) - Category: Games, Food & Drink, Role Playing, Simulation - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 4.06/5 from 109 App Store ratings · 72 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 17+ - Requires: iOS 15.0 · 235 MB - Languages: English - Released: 2010-07-01 - Data updated: 2026-06-24 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nimble-strong-bartender-game/id375879786/reviews.md ## What is Nimble Strong? Ridiculously fun video game that teaches you how to mix cocktails. Nimble Strong is endorsed by The New York Times, Polygon, Engadget, and 10,000+ customers. Nimble Strong: Bartender in Training is one of the most acclaimed iOS games ever created. It's a full-on bartending course that doubles as a video game. It features an interactive curriculum created by a top cocktail educator (Jeffery Lindenmuth) as well as a deep story and fun game play. Complete the game and you'll: (1) Learn how to mix 70 of the most influential cocktails ever created (2) Learn foundational mixology theory (3) Learn glassware basics, when to shake/stir/muddle, and why egg white is a staple (4) Develop an intuitive sense of pour counts (5) **Earn a customized, printable bartender's certificate** (6) Have a lifelong reference (recipe book) (7) Have a lifelong practice mode (survival mode) (8) Open the door to a new career or learn a valuable lifelong skill to show off at parties You'll have a blast. We've had many customers binge-play the game and complete it in one very long sitting (not recommended!). And because there are multiple story paths, it lends itself well to replay. Most bartending courses cost $300 or more and don't have Nimble's authorship pedigree or replay-ability. Here is a small sample of our reviews: The New York Times: "My sleeper pick for iPhone...great fun and very educational"Polygon Polygon: "Best iOS games for new owners. Essential." Joystiq "I honestly felt more educated at the end, and how many games can you say that about? 4.5 / 5 stars." GamePro Magazine "Surprises with its ability to educate as well as entertain" Engadget "It is quite literally a bartending school in game form, and the writing is just as brilliant as the touch-based gameplay and the fantastic art...My favorite iPhone game of 2010" Boing Boing "A video game to teach a specific skill with a good balance between twitch, recall, and narrative." Buttonless Print Book Featured as one of 60 'incredible' iPhone games App Store 4-Star Rating Apple Noteworthy. 10,000+ happy customers! Get started on learning a valuable and new lifelong skill! Buy Nimble Strong: Bartender in Training today! ## Key features - Learn 70 classic cocktails - Master mixology theory - Understand glassware and techniques - Develop pour count intuition - Earn a bartender's certificate - Access recipe book and practice mode ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Buy All Cheats | $2.99 | one-time | | Cheat Unlock All Recipes | $1.99 | one-time | | Cheat: Insta-Win Breather Tool | $1.99 | one-time | | Cheat: Story Fast Forward | $1.99 | one-time | | Tip Us A Planter's Punch | $0.99 | one-time | | Unlock Full Game | $3.99 | one-time | | Unlock Full Game + Bonuses | $5.99 | one-time | ## Recent user reviews (10 of 72) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nimble-strong-bartender-game/id375879786/reviews.md ### 4/5 — outdated *2026-03-06, version 4.12* really cool but i can't upgrade ### 4/5 — Please let me upgrade *2023-07-02, version 4.12* I’m on iPhone mini 12 why can’t I upgrade and play the game?!? ### 4/5 — Educational *2022-10-26, version 4.12* I really love this game, combines fun with lots of learning ! I would find it useful if there were “rounds” between learning new recipes of serving different drinks to learn them faster rather having to practice each one individually. Basically a game mode like the survival mode but with the recipe book. ### 2/5 — Really *2019-12-24, version 4.12* I was getting into the game it’s fun and then it tells me to pay or I can’t play. ### 1/5 — Horrible don’t recommend getting it *2019-04-19, version 4.12* I’m sorry but when I make a drink USING the recipe book the I never move on to the next person it just tells me to look at the recipe literally it was a screwdriver and I used Vodka,orange juice, and ice and it said to look at the recipe 🙄 ### 1/5 — Review *2019-03-12, version 4.12* Boringggggg. 😴zzzzzz ### 5/5 — I replay it over and over again. *2018-12-28, version 4.12* Make another one, please. And please update this version to 64-bit if you can! It seems like this may stop working in the next iOS! I would pay for that! Update: I am so glad this has been updated so I can use it once again on my iPhone. I’m now running iOS 12. ### 5/5 — Great Little Game *2018-07-16, version 4.11* Awesome customer support. Fun little game that makes learning all of the drinks very fun. Even let’s you get creative sometimes. Really love the setup. ### 3/5 — Great training but needs updated *2018-01-05, version 001* Kind of strange at first with the story mode, but it's a great way to learn drink recipes! Definitely recommend for new bartenders, but unfortunately the app hasn't had an update in a long time. Developers need to make an update compatible with the new iPhone updates! ### 1/5 — Do not buy this app!! It is No longer supported!!! *2017-12-26, version 001* Paid for this app but only got to use it a few times before the last ios update — the app now needs to be updated to be compatible with newer versions of ios... I can no longer use this app!!! Please get with it, developers! ## Frequently asked questions about Nimble Strong ### What does Nimble Strong teach? Nimble Strong teaches you how to mix 70 influential cocktails, foundational mixology theory, glassware basics, and essential techniques like shaking, stirring, and muddling. It also helps develop an intuitive sense of pour counts. ### What are the key features of this bartending game? Key features include learning classic cocktail recipes, understanding mixology theory, mastering bartending techniques, developing pour count skills, earning a printable bartender's certificate, and accessing a lifelong recipe book and practice mode. ### How much does Nimble Strong cost? The app is free to download and offers in-app purchases. While the description doesn't specify exact costs for in-app purchases, it highlights that traditional bartending courses can be significantly more expensive. ### Is this app available on Android? The description specifically mentions it as an iOS game and highlights reviews from publications like The New York Times and Polygon in the context of iPhone games. Compatibility with Android is not mentioned. ### What are the common use cases for Nimble Strong? Common use cases include learning a new lifelong skill for parties, exploring a potential new career in bartending, or simply enjoying a fun and educational game that provides practical knowledge about cocktail creation. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 5.3 — 2026-06-21 Improved upgrade activation so full game purchases take effect immediately without restarting the app. Improved compatibility and layout support for modern iPhone and iPad displays. ### 5.2 — 2026-06-20 Updated for compatibility with current iOS versions and modern devices. Improved screen layout support for newer iPhone and iPad displays. ### 4.12 — 2018-08-18 This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon. Nimble Strong finally available for the iPad with universal support! ### 4.11 — 2018-07-12 iPhone X clipping fix Higher-resolution icon ### 4.10 — 2018-06-26 Bundle bug fix ## Apps similar to Nimble Strong | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Bakery Blitz: Baking Mania](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bakery-blitz-baking-mania/id1036859032) | 3.6 (866) | Free | Games | | [Bank Manager City Cashier](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bank-manager-city-cashier/id1429500829) | 3.7 (133) | Free | Games | | [Real-Estate Agent](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/real-estate-agent/id1549474472) | 3.5 (14) | Free | Games | | [Master Bartender 3D](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/master-bartender-3d/id1513797709) | 3.0 (1) | Free | Games | | [Perfume Maker](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/perfume-maker/id1545723385) | 2.0 (8) | Free | Games | | [Coffee Fever](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coffee-fever/id1586772760) | 4.4 (89) | Free | Games | ## Related topics [bartender app learn](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/bartender-app-learn) · [bartender game recipe](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/bartender-game-recipe) · [bartender app simulator](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/bartender-app-simulator) · [bartender the right mix](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/bartender-the-right-mix) · [bartender simulator](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/bartender-simulator) · [bartending game](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/bartending-game) · [bartending school](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/bartending-school) · [cocktails by steve](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/cocktails-by-steve) · [bartender games](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/bartender-games) · [learn bartending](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/learn-bartending) --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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