Bartender Hustle
Patch 1.9.8
• Fixed softlock that could occur using back command on main menu
• Fixed several gamepad UI navigation issues
• Fixed some incorrect achievement naming
• Fixed pouring feedback not displaying under certain conditions
• Fixed potential issue with retrieving certificate usernames
• Refreshed some UI fonts
Update 1.9.0
The 1.9.0 update of Bartender Hustle introduces significant enhancements, particularly in the user interface, which now boasts a more visually appealing and functional design.
Key among the new features is the revamped recipe manager which streamlines the drink mixing process. The new list includes checkboxes next to each step of a recipe, marking off completed steps for clarity and efficiency.
Additionally, this update addresses various bugs and refines gameplay mechanics and input functionality, ensuring a smoother gaming experience. And of course, some new cocktail recipes were added!
Check out the new cocktails!
Aqua Pearl
The Aqua Pearl is both an aesthetically pleasing and flavorful cocktail. Blue curaçao lends this cocktail its signature aquamarine color and a subtle orange flavor.
Bahama Mama
The Bahama Mama, a lively tropical cocktail, combines multiple rums with orange and pineapple juices, resulting in its distinctly rich, sweet, and fruity taste.
Kretchma
The Kretchma sets itself apart from its cousin, the Ninotchka, with a splash of grenadine that adds a hint of sweetness and color to its composition.
Presbyterian
The Presbyterian is a classic cocktail with a smooth, balanced blend of whiskey, ginger ale, and soda, offering a refreshing and subtly spicy flavor profile.
Rose Kennedy
Named in honor of Rose Kennedy, this light and refreshing cocktail is a simple yet elegant mix of vodka and soda, with a splash of cranberry juice adding subtle tartness and color.
Vodka Soda
The Vodka Soda is a simple, crisp cocktail combining vodka and soda water. Served over ice with a lime or lemon garnish, it's a refreshing, low-calorie drink.
Update 1.8.0
The 1.8.0 update adds unlockable bar equipment and new recipes, along with other updates and fixes listed below!
• Added 6 new cocktails
• Added shot glass
• Added customizable bar equipment
• Added appeal statistic to clothing items
• Added clothing appeal tipping logic
• Revised tutorials and notifications
• Revised player movement physics
• Revised liquid rendering
• Revised UI image scaling
• Fixed cocktail report sometimes not closing
• Fixed lag when opening pause menu
• Fixed foam sometimes appearing dark
• Fixed several issues with input menu
• Fixed player collision issues
• Fixed missing recipe description
• Fixed placed garnishes sometimes not interactable
• Fixed environment lighting in club bar
Check out the new cocktails!
Pompier
An easy-drinking cocktail with a base of dry vermouth, the Pompier is a refreshing drink that also makes for a great aperitif.
Mind Eraser
The Mind Eraser is a potent but sweet shooter that is sometimes served in a rocks glass and is similar to a Black Russian.
Beachcomber
Similar to a Daiquiri, the Beachcomber can be a refreshing summer drink without the mega sweetness of some tropical cocktails.
Cranberry Cookie
A simple recipe to prepare, the Cranberry Cookie is a shooter that gets a cookie-like flavor from its inclusion of amaretto.
El Diablo
The El Diablo is a smooth and bubbly tequila cocktail that first appeared in "Trader Vic's Book of Food and Drink".
Peach Tart
The Peach Tart is a sweet and fruity shot that can be quickly prepared with its two ingredients of equal parts.
Update 1.7.0
The 1.7.0 adds new unlockables to the game, plus other updates and fixes. If you've already been playing the game for a while, you will automatically receive some unlocks. Updates listed below!
• Added 3 new cocktails
• Added 5 new achievements
• Added unlockable profile backgrounds
• Added unlockable trading cards
• Added unlockable badges
• Added unlockable emoticons
• Revised lighting and collision in some environments
• Fixed Arcade mode recipe sometimes getting stuck on wrong recipe
• Fixed cat sometimes not interactable in Story
• Fixed issue with sometimes looping dialogue
• Fixed some issues caused by spamming UI
• Fixed possible error in cutscene
• Fixed error in recipe manager
Check out the new cocktails!
Classic
An old-fashioned style cocktail with a deep orange appearance, the Classic features a fine balance of classic liqueur flavors including orange and cherry.
Eagle's Dream
The Eagle's Dream is a somewhat sweet cocktail featuring egg white and Crème de Violette, giving it a bright appearance and a hint of violet color.
Planter's Punch
An official cocktail with a disputed origin and many variations, the Planter's Punch may have been invented by a Jamaican planter's wife who concocted it to cool down their workers.
Update 1.6.0
This update contains the overhauled Arcade mode! You can now open your own bar, upgrade it, manage your finances, and more!
There have also been several revisions made to the game, and of course... more cocktails! Thank you for your ongoing feedback.
• Added business management to Arcade
• Added new rooms to Arcade
• Added new cocktails
• Added new post-shift music
• Added and replaced some achievements
• Added object highlight toggle
• Added new notification UI
• Added new Story shift complete UI
• Improved liquid rendering and color mixing
• Revised bottle placement to be in consistent position
• Revised mouse sensitivity
• Revised some beverage renders
• Revised some tutorials
• Revised localization
• Revised bar designs
• Revised UI animation
• Fixed garnishes sometimes overlapping
• Fixed incorrect ingredient in Grasshopper recipe
• Fixed an issue that sometimes removed gameplay statistics
• Fixed mouse smoothing option save/load not working
• Fixed an issue related to NPC look at functions
• Fixed several collision issues
• Fixed currency text sometimes not displaying correctly
• Fixed text sometimes appearing too small in some languages
• Fixed some controller navigation issues
Check out the new cocktails!
Roy Rogers
A refreshing non-alcoholic cocktail named after the famous actor and singer, the Roy Rogers is similar to a Shirley Temple but with Cola instead of Ginger Ale.
Barracuda
The Barracuda is an official sparkling cocktail with a bright yellow appearance that makes for a satisfying summer beverage.
Dark Beer
A rich and flavourful beer with notes of coffee and nuts that give it a deep, dark color, this beer can be enjoyed by beer drinkers of all types.
Toasted Almond
The Toasted Almond is a simple and sweet drink similar to a White Russian but with Amaretto instead of Vodka which gives it the unique taste of almond.
Greyhound
A version of the Salty Dog without salt, the Greyhound is a two-part classic cocktail that can be made as quick as a Greyhound runs.
Harvey Wallbanger
The Harvey Wallbanger is an official cocktail similar to a Screwdriver but with the added flavor of vanilla, and was apparently invented in 1952 by mixologist Donato "Duke" Antone.
Lynchburg Lemonade
A popular refreshing cocktail named after Lynchburg, Tennessee, the hometown of a popular brand of Whiskey.
Update 1.5.0
Included in this update for Bartender Hustle are Sandbox mode challenges, new cocktail recipes, and more listed below!
• Added challenges to Sandbox mode
• Added three new recipes
• Added five new achievements
• Added cocktail timer to Sandbox mode
• Added music player volume control to settings
• Added menu music volume control to settings
• Fixed long recipe descriptions sometimes not appearing
• Fixed cocktail report text sometimes not appearing
• Fixed an issue with setting music player volume
Check out the new cocktails!
California Root Beer
Although the California Root Beer does not contain any root beer, its combination of ingredients makes for a refreshing cocktail with a taste similar to a root beer soda, but with an added kick.
Fuzzy Navel
A cocktail that became popular in the 1980's, "fuzzy" refers to the peach, and "navel" refers to the orange. A variation containing vodka is called the "Hairy Navel".
Ward 8
Named after a voting district in Boston notorious for political corruption, the Ward 8 was reportedly created in 1898 and is similar to a Whiskey Sour.
Update 1.4.0
Included in this update for Bartender Hustle is the new Endless gameplay mode, new cocktail recipes, new achievements, and various revisions and fixes listed below.
• Added Endless gameplay mode
• Added nine new cocktails
• Added three new achievements
• Revised ingredient pour location logic
• Revised equipment highlighting logic
• Revised recipe directions for mixing
• Revised Story post-shift music
• Improved performance
• Fixed Arcade post-shift report crash
• Fixed gameplay statistics sometimes not saving
• Fixed some UI audio not playing
Check out the new cocktails!
Long Beach Iced Tea
A variation of the Long Island Iced Tea that uses Cranberry Juice instead of Cola to give it a fresh, tropical appearance.
Golden Dream
An official cocktail with a creamy, citrus flavor that makes for a great after-dinner drink.
Rocket Fuel
A very strong cocktail that is almost just a mixture of liquors, the Rocket Fuel is perhaps best reserved for only the most experienced drinkers.
Ladykiller
A sweet, fruity, and refreshing cocktail, the Ladykiller is a popular tropical summer drink.
Daiquiri
A popular, official, and well-known cocktail, the Daiquiri was supposedly invented in a bar in Santiago around 1900 by American mining engineers.
Boulevardier
Similar to a Negroni but with Bourbon instead of Gin, the Boulevardier is a rich cocktail that has been traced back to the 1920s.
French 75
The French 75 is an official sparkling cocktail with a strong kick, similar to the force of a 75mm French field gun.
Martinez
A well-known cocktail that is rumored to have been created by a professor for a patron travelling to Martinez, California.
Bourbon Lancer
The Bourbon Lancer is an American cocktail that gets a bubbly punch from its combination of Bourbon, Champagne, and Aromatic Bitters.
Update 1.3.0
Included in this week's update for Bartender Hustle are new cocktail recipes, sandbox upgrades, and other revisions listed below.
• Added sandbox ingredient selection
• Added Gin Fizz, Jungle Bird, Long Island Iced Tea recipes
• Added two new achievements
• Added arcade reset button
• Revised story recipes
• Improved performance
• Fixed some ingredient instantiation locations
• Fixed some incorrect localization
• Fixed sandbox ingredients sometimes not resetting on restart
• Fixed champagne pop effect sometimes not playing
• Fixed some UI not scrolling properly
• Fixed delayed NPC instantiation
• Fixed beer tap sometimes locking if spammed
Check out the new cocktails!
Gin Fizz
A popular official cocktail, the Gin Fizz has many variations with additions of egg white, egg yolk, and sparkling wine.
Jungle Bird
A famous cocktail created in a bar in Kuala Lumpur in the 1970's, the Jungle Bird gained fame as Malaysia's national cocktail.
Long Island Iced Tea
Named for its resemblance to the non-alcoholic iced tea beverage, the Long Island Iced Tea is a popular and fairly strong cocktail.
Update 1.2.0
Included in this week's update for Bartender Hustle are new cocktail recipes, interaction revisions, and additional fixes and changes listed below.
• Added Blue Lagoon, Negroni, Shirley Temple recipes
• Added lemon lime soda ingredient
• Added garnish removal interaction
• Added shaker mixing spoon interaction
• Added two new achievements
• Revised ingredient color mixing values
• Fixed some recipes incorrectly requiring shaker
• Fixed some shaker settings not resetting after pour
• Fixed some ingredient instantiation locations
• Fixed NPC model clipping on some quality levels
• Fixed incorrect arcade header text level
• Fixed shaker achievement sometimes not being set
Check out the new cocktails!
Blue Lagoon
A tasty and refreshing drink with a bright blue appearance, the Blue Lagoon is believed to have been created at a bar in Paris in the 1960s or 1970s.
Negroni
According to legend, the Negroni was invented in Florence, Italy in the early 20th century when a customer at a bar requested a stiffened Americano.
Shirley Temple
A simple and popular non-alcoholic cocktail, the Shirley Temple is a delicious fizzy drink that is enjoyed by both children and adults.
Update 1.1.0
Hello bartenders!
The first post-launch update has arrived! Three new cocktails, plus several revisions and important fixes are included in this update. Please leave any feedback and suggestions in the community forum for future updates!
• Added Ambassador, El Presidente, Gimlet recipes
• Added saved light states in Story mode
• Increased Arcade mode waiting and order time limits
• Fixed invert mouse setting
• Fixed quiz false negative answers
• Fixed arcade soft lock when level ends while pouring
• Fixed NPC soft lock in club
• Optimized performance
• Revised liquid color mixing logic
• Revised some recipe image renders
• Revised bar surface materials
Check out the new cocktails!
Ambassador
A simple but tasty cocktail similar to a Screwdriver, the Ambassador is a tequila-based cocktail that gets a hint of added sweetness from its sugar syrup.
El Presidente
A classic cocktail from the 1930's likely named after Cuban President Mario García Menocal, this recipe for the El Presidente is a popular variation that was created during Prohibition in Havana.
Gimlet
A classic gin-based cocktail with a long history and many variations, the Gimlet is a popular and refreshing cocktail often classified as a gin sour.
