September 29, 2003

Bar None

Barmaster, Electronic Guide to Making Cocktails

Whatever happened to the bartender of yore?

The kind of guy (or girl) whose attention you could actually attract with something other than a flare gun. Who listens when you grouse about your crappy day. Who’s always happy to mix up something new and different for you, his favorite regular.

These days the best you can hope for is a Barmaster. It’s a pocket-sized, flask-shaped electronic guide to more than 500 cocktails, searchable by name, ingredient, or occasion. In addition to recipes and measurements, the Barmaster has loads of information, like the correct type of glass to pour your drink in, a lexicon, mixing tricks, and tips for stocking the perfect bar. It even calculates blood-alcohol levels. And it costs just under $30.

The best part? It won’t snub you or water down your cocktails. A life of annoyance and frustration done away with in one easy purchase.

Tips included, of course.

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