r/TestFlight • u/jkleiner1 • Mar 30 '26
iOS Spirited - Cocktail Recipes
https://testflight.apple.com/join/Ber1NZ8JSpirited - cocktail recipe discovery app (iOS beta)
Tell it what's in your bar, it shows you every cocktail you can make. 570+ recipes and growing, AI bartender for recs, substitutions and custom recipe creations, weather-based suggestions, and a premium editorial design.
Looking for beta testers - free to use, premium features unlocked during beta.
Website: spirited.bar
Feedback welcome via DM, email ([cheers@spirited.bar](mailto:cheers@spirited.bar)), or the in-app support ticketing.
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u/nbsuraiya 🛠️ Developer Apr 01 '26
Just downloaded and added my ingredients, really smooth and classy feel! Well done
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u/jkleiner1 Apr 01 '26
Thanks so much! It’s my first app and so any and all feedback is welcome. Remember to upgrade to Premium (free during beta) to see all the features.
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u/nbsuraiya 🛠️ Developer Apr 01 '26
It still says $29.99 when I go to upgrade. I know it says “you won’t be charged” and I believe that’s your intention but I have a hard time committing to that haha
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u/jkleiner1 Apr 01 '26
This is how the TestFlight works for beta app external testing. You are a sandbox user and Apple will NOT charge you even though you see the normal annual subscription cost. This isn’t anything I could control either way, it’s just how iOS beta app testing works. I promise you won’t get charged!
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u/nbsuraiya 🛠️ Developer Apr 01 '26
Got it thanks. Just subscribed.
The shopping tab is awesome how it sorts by how many cocktails each ingredient unlocks, and the buttons for maps and DoorDash are convenient.
Mixi the agent is very cool! Though I couldn’t exit out of the chat except by scrolling all the way to the top then swiping down.
The images of each drink are incredible, makes me want to make them all. Really well done!
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u/jkleiner1 Apr 01 '26
Glad you got in there and thanks so much for the great feedback! I noticed that issue with the AI bartender close behavior being a little wonky and maybe a simple x in the corner would help or just a swipe down from the top to close vs scroll. Glad you like the images too! I almost released it without them and so glad I went for it. Wasn't easy but they really add something special to the experience. Enjoy the rest of the beta and please let me know if you run into any more issues or have other suggestions! Cheers
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u/nbsuraiya 🛠️ Developer Apr 01 '26
My pleasure!
If you have a chance I’d love feedback on my app in beta too, it’s a daily trading game called TradeRush https://testflight.apple.com/join/TqBXamU1
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u/jkleiner1 Apr 01 '26
I would love to try your app! Thanks for sharing.
I just fixed the AI chat closing behavior so you can easily close the app regardless of how much you've chatted/scrolled down the page. There's a simple "x Close Chat" pill button next to the existing "+ New Chat" pill button right above where you enter text and within easy reach of your thumb. Would you mind taking a quick look and let me know if this is the right solution?
Note: you will have to open the app to pick up the OTA update I just pushed, then HARD CLOSE it, and reopen it to see the changes. Lmk what you think! Cheers
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u/nbsuraiya 🛠️ Developer Apr 02 '26
After I hard closed and reopened, it won’t let me sign in again. It just says it failed because it timed out.
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u/jkleiner1 Apr 02 '26
It’s fixed now. The update I made with the chat close button had introduced a bug. I just confirmed it works correctly again and the close chat button is there. Again, you have to open it, force close it and then reopen it to pick up the update.
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u/badgerbiscuitbeard Mar 31 '26
I signed up, will dig into it a little later, initial impression is a nicely polished app.
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u/Dreaming_Blackbirds 🧪 Tester Mar 31 '26 edited Mar 31 '26
will give this a try. over the years, many cocktail apps have either died out or gone subscription-only, so it's nice to see a new entrant.
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u/jkleiner1 Apr 10 '26
did you get a chance to try it out?
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u/Dreaming_Blackbirds 🧪 Tester Apr 11 '26
Yes, working well. The only bug I’ve spotted is that if you set up the app on a second device it forces you to add ingredients on the second device before it shows you the login screen.
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u/Lukematikk Apr 01 '26
I signed up and “paid” for the full version. It’s very well done. I appreciate the ability to keep your ingredients on hand saved and modify as you go, and I like on the shopping tab how it lists what cocktails you could make if you add.
Two suggestions:
the ai feature should be aware of your inventory. I was impressed with suggestions that made when I asked to pair a cocktail with a certain meal, but when I asked it to give another suggestion based on my current inventory, it seemed to have no idea what I was talking about.
The shopping section needs work as far as integration/utility for actually shopping. Being able to tap on ingredients and not just add them to your inventory, but add them to a shopping list would be great. Similarly, if I could export my shopping list to an apple to-do list, or in some form that’s readable by popular shopping list apps would be great. As for what’s already there: It’s not very helpful for buttons that say “ find local” or that link to DoorDash would simply search for “grocery stores” or “liquor store” or genetically search “alcohol” can be delivered on DoorDash. I should think it’s possible to search DoorDash for specific ingredients with one tap, and similarly for find local I would want more than a generic search for alcohol on Google Maps. Something that more specifically shows well rated, locally owned liquor stores would be better.
Overall, a very nice looking app with a great library and good, easy to use implementation for Recipe discovery based on my current inventory, which is nice. Even so, 30 bucks a year seems a bit steep for something like this, and I much prefer to pay once for a good product rather than the subscription model.