{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/65fdb820b5218f001713c89b/69fbc84b13990e6fae35d4d1?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"The Cocktail Apps Bartenders Actually Use","description":"<p>From recipe databases and home bar apps to batching systems, dilution calculators and profitability tools, Damian breaks down the difference between cocktail enthusiast apps and genuine professional bartender tools.</p><p>He shares honest thoughts on apps like Mixel and My Bar, before exploring why Bartender's Choice remains one of the most respected cocktail apps in the industry.</p><p>The centrepiece of the episode is a deep dive into Bevnap, Jeffrey Morgenthaler’s modern bartender toolkit built around batching, costing, scaling, carbonation, ABV calculations and operational consistency.</p><p><br></p><p>Damian also reflects on how modern bartending is changing:</p><ul><li>Are bartenders relying too much on apps?</li><li>Is memorisation disappearing from cocktail culture?</li><li>Are we moving from artistry to systems and scalability?</li><li>What actually separates a cocktail enthusiast from a working bartender?</li></ul><p>This episode is packed with practical insight for bartenders, bar managers, hospitality professionals and cocktail enthusiasts alike.</p><p><br></p><h2>In this episode:</h2><ul><li>The rise of cocktail apps in modern bartending</li><li>Why Damian doesn’t love Mixel</li><li>The difference between enthusiast apps and professional bartender tools</li><li>Why Bartender’s Choice is still highly respected</li><li>How Bevnap is changing cocktail batching and bar operations</li><li>Costing cocktails and running profitable bar programs</li><li>The future of batching, prep systems and bartender education</li><li>Why consistency matters more than memorising specs</li><li>Julie Reiner’s “batchology” discussion revisited</li><li>The evolving role of the modern bartender</li></ul><h2><br></h2><h2>Featured Apps:</h2><ul><li>Mixel</li><li>My Bar</li><li>Bartender's Choice</li><li>Bevnap</li></ul><p><br></p><p>If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe, leave a review and share it with someone in hospitality.</p><p>Follow The Cocktail Academy:</p><p>Instagram: @welovecocktails</p><p>TikTok: @welovecocktailsx</p><p>Website: <a href=\"https://www.thecocktailacademy.com/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">The Cocktail Academy</a></p>","author_name":"Damian Cole"}