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"Shaken, Not Stirred"
May 6, 2000
Jessie Coffey
Ever wondered if you have the know-how to make a great cranberry martini? Or exactly what the difference is between light and dark rum? Maybe your guests are due to arrive in minutes but a survey of the house reveals that the bar has run dry. Or maybe mixing drinks just isn't your best skill but you would really like to impress your company with an array of drinks and professional mixing techniques. iDrink.com (http://www.idrink.com) is the site for you.
iDrink.com is a reference site that catalogues both traditional drinks and the latest concoctions in the form of 5865 recipes that have been submitted by professional bartenders and the general public. The site, designed to be very user-friendly, allows one to enter a list of ingredients in order to view the array of possible combinations and results. iDrink.com allows the user to search by recipe name specifically, alphabetically, or by ingredient. There is an option available to differentiate between alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, as well as a list of the top ten drink recipes, based on site user votes. If, in browsing, you notice that you're favourite creation hasn't been included, it's possible to submit it to the site.
While all these features are useful, the main function of iDrink.com is to catalogue the user's specific ingredients and present any relevant recipes from the database. The site asks for a user name and some basic information in order to maintain their records. The user is then asked to check off what ingredients he or she may have in the house from a list of over 160 items. These items include types of alcohol, juices, spices, and fruits, among other things. After submitting the ingredients, iDrink.com presents possible recipes. Within each recipe the ingredients have been hyper linked so it is possible to click on a specific ingredient to get more information on exactly what it is, and what effect it will have on the drink.
Rounding out the site is a listing of over 700 books, affiliated with Amazon.com, that contain drink recipes, hosting tips, and bartending advice, as well as other information designed to ensure that the next party you host is flawless and unforgettable.
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