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Go to the Inventory tab and add the spirits, mixers, and garnishes you have at home. Tap any ingredient to add it to your bar. You can also mark items as "low" when you're running out.
Head to the Make tab to see cocktails you can make right now. Swipe through recommendations or tap any card to see the full recipe. Green badges mean you have everything needed.
The Cocktails tab shows all 200+ recipes. Filter by base spirit, search by name, or explore by tags. Tap the heart icon to save favorites for quick access later.
When viewing a cocktail, tap ingredients you need to add them to your shopping list. The Shopping tab shows what to buy and which new cocktails each ingredient unlocks.
In Settings, adjust how strict substitutions are, set your default units (oz or ml), and manage your account. Your data syncs across devices when you're signed in.
Nightcap compares your inventory against each cocktail's ingredients. When you have all (or most) ingredients, the cocktail shows as "makeable." We also factor in smart substitutions — for example, if a recipe calls for lime juice but you have lemon juice, we'll let you know you can still make it.
Substitutions are ingredient swaps that work in a pinch. Missing simple syrup? Use sugar and water. Out of Angostura bitters? Try Peychaud's. Nightcap suggests these automatically. You can adjust how adventurous substitutions are in Settings.
Yes! Go to My Recipes to create your own cocktails. You can add ingredients, instructions, and photos. Your custom recipes work just like built-in ones — they'll appear in your makeable list when you have the ingredients.
Yes. Once you've opened the app, all recipes and your inventory are available offline. Any changes you make will sync when you're back online.
Create an account or sign in with your email. Your inventory, favorites, and settings automatically sync to any device where you're signed in with the same account.
Makeable means you have every ingredient (or a valid substitution). Almost makeable means you're missing just 1-2 ingredients. This helps you see what's close — maybe you have everything except one garnish.
Go to Settings → Delete Account in the app, or visit our account deletion page. This permanently removes your account and all associated data.
Yes, Nightcap is free to download and use. All 200+ recipes, inventory tracking, and core features are included at no cost. No ads, no paywalls.
Can't find what you're looking for? Have a feature suggestion? Found a bug? We'd love to hear from you. We typically respond within 24-48 hours.
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