Vector Bar - Cocktail Recipes

Vector Bar - Cocktail Recipes

Mixology Made Easy!

72 ratings
17 reviews
Free
In-App Purchases

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  • Released
  • Updated
  • December 23, 2022
  • April 23, 2026

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Discover cocktails you can make with ingredients you already have. This app provides step-by-step recipes, smart ingredient recommendations, and tools for scaling and timing. Explore a vast library of recipes and track your creations.

✓Scan ingredients to find available cocktails
✓Smart ingredient recommendations
✓Search cocktails by ingredients or name
✓Step-by-step recipe instructions
✓Built-in timers for mixing
✓Scale recipes for batches
✓Create custom recipes
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What's New in Vector Bar

4.3

April 23, 2026

Ingredient freshness tracking is here — color-coded labels in My Ingredients show how long perishables like vermouth and fresh juice have been open. Plus 3 new recipes: Sazquatch, Christmas Cheer, and Bitter Ward!

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A full year of all Vector Bar features!

$14.991 Year
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User reviews

Great way to expand your cocktail horizons

Big fan of this app. Love how it tracks the ingredients you have on hand, and helpfully suggests what you can make as well as things you can “nearly” make if you had just one more ingredient. It’s really expanded my horizons in terms of what I’ve tried making and also allowed me to more efficiently use the spirits and less common ingredients in my cabinet. It also is a clean interface not junked up with web ads and doesn’t make me “Jump to Recipe”. Elegant design and good data architecture.

I do wish it would expand its built-in library a bit. I had to manually add in a few regional fav drinks from Texas, such as the Mexican Martini. But adding custom drinks is supported, so I was able to do it myself! Would recommend the app
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Feeling a bit bait and switch

I’ve been happily using this app since their first advertisement on Accidental Tech Podcast in June of 2023. Every year, the renewal comes up, and I re-up because I just get so much value out of it.

I’ve disappointedly watched development and updates slow down over years. We even used to get regular newsletters but I haven’t seen that in over a year.

That’s not great, but the app has continued to work. So I have been happy enough with it.

To be honest, I thought the app was abandoned. But now to my surprise, it turns out it’s getting updates again! Only now, it REQUIRES os26 which I can’t use due to my need to be able to read what’s in my user interfaces. Apple isn’t even pushing to everyone yet.

Regardless of the reasoning, the app authors have made their choices. They made a bet that I would care more about this app that they ignored than I would about usability of my entire computing device. They chose poorly.

The situation now is that they are taking my recurring payment and I’m not getting anything in return. If there was a one-time payment, I wouldn’t have any issue; buy something once, get what you purchased at the time.

Unfortunately, that isn’t an option. When app developers think it’s okay to rug pull and change the deal, all we can do is to stop supporting that behavior. I will be cancelling my subscription and getting a refund for the remaining balance.

If the situation should change in the future, I would be happy to return and to update my review.
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Best cocktail app I know

Really like this app and it’s the best one I know of for cocktails. I like the ability to add my own recipes, find drinks and manage my pantry and know what I can make right now. I like the interface and think the app is worth the subscription.

What I want to see to give five stars would be a web interface in addition to just the app, and the ability to import recipes from a web page or other means. This ability is available in many food based recipe managers.
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Really like this

Came here from their ad on Accidental Tech Podcast a while ago. I’ve now been using it for more than six months and really enjoying it.

So useful

I LOVE this app. Was recommended to me by a bartender friend. I can add all my ingredients and end up with a big list of fun drinks to try. Also helpful is the suggestions on which bottles to pickup next. These are based on what will add the greatest number of additional cocktails recipes in conjunction with what you already have. Of all the apps I pay for, this one has the best ROI.
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FAQ

What does Vector Bar do?

Vector Bar helps you discover cocktails you can make based on the ingredients you have. It offers step-by-step recipes, smart recommendations for shopping, and tools to help you mix drinks like a professional. You can also search for specific cocktails or ingredients.

What are the key features of Vector Bar?

Key features include scanning your bar ingredients to see available cocktails, receiving smart recommendations for future purchases, searching for drinks by name or ingredients, and following step-by-step recipes with built-in timers. You can also scale recipes for larger batches and create your own custom drinks.

Is Vector Bar free to use?

The app is free to download and use, offering a substantial library of recipes and core features. Premium features, such as instant cloud sync, custom recipe creation, advanced search filters, and a global cocktail map, are available through in-app purchases.

Who is Vector Bar for?

This app is designed for anyone interested in making cocktails at home, from beginners looking to learn the basics to experienced home bartenders wanting to expand their repertoire. It's ideal for those who want to impress guests or simply enjoy crafting delicious drinks.

Can I create my own cocktail recipes?

Yes, you can create your own custom recipes and ingredients within the app. This feature allows you to experiment and save your unique concoctions. Custom recipe creation is available as a premium feature.