Whether you're a master mixologist or just a wanna-be, you'll be pleased to know your Android device has you covered.
10,001 Cocktails, this week's featured app, offers quick access to myriad drink recipes, sure to please any crowd. After launching the app, you're given the choice of browsing alphabetically or by drink type. And if you just can't find that perfect drink within the (long) list of pre-loaded recipes, you can scour the app's website within the search feature to receive results from their hefty 16,000 drink catalog.
One of the coolest features is the ability to mix cocktails based on what you've got in your liquor cabinet.
Each cocktail recipe includes ingredients and instructions, as well as the option to discover similar drinks, review a drink, or save a drink to your favorites.
One suggestion would be the addition of the option to submit new drink recipes if you stumble across something delicious.
At no cost, this app is the perfect sidekick for a summer garden party.
Head to Head: Guides to gambling
Planning a trip to Vegas? If you're smart, you'll give your gambling skills a tune-up with one of these apps before you settle in at the poker table.
Gamble Guide helps you better your odds with detailed tutorials to slots, poker, sports betting and table games.
(Free) Gamble Guide. Available for iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad. Click here to launch the iTunes page.
Selecting one of the game categories provides you with an introduction to the game type, a brief history and definitions of common terms like Jackpot. Each category has plenty of useful information for the new gambler: rules, strategies, tips, tricks and trivia.
Strategy guides are divided into sub-categories and easy to read, and details range from table etiquette to cashing out. Tilting your iPhone into landscape mode will, for some of the games, display a visual of what various hands of cards look like.
Don't worry about getting lost in translation: the main menu features a glossary of casino terms.
Casino Tips is a straightforward app featuring strategy guides for 15 games.
($2.99 US) Casino Tips. Available for iPhone, iPod touch and iPad. Click here to launch the iTunes page.
Each tutorial contains a brief overview of the game, basic rules and tips to win. If you select roulette, for example, you'd receive details on the game's objective, the types of bets you can place, likely payout ratios and common rules.
One handy feature is a guideline to the house's advantage in each of the games, based on possible bet sizes.
While this app does have some useful tips, it might not be ideal for the novice gambler. The strategy guides jump right into the details of each game and lack the in-depth introductions of its competitor.
The Bottom Line:
If this is your first time rolling the dice with the pros, you'll find Gambler Guide a bit more comprehensive.