Quench Your Thirst in Minecraft with Extended Drinks
Minecraft survival is all about managing hunger, but what about your thirst? The vanilla game offers potions and suspicious stews, yet there is no dedicated drink system. The Extended Drinks mod by NewKid96 changes that completely, introducing a full beverage crafting chain that lets you produce juices, protein shakes, and even alcoholic brews. Every drink comes with its own unique effect, adding a fresh layer of strategy to your blocky adventures.
What Extended Drinks Brings to Your World
This mod transforms ordinary ingredients like apples, carrots, and wheat into a wide selection of consumable liquids. You start by crafting simple juices, then move on to mashes, and finally brew them in a furnace to unlock potent alcoholic versions. The bilingual support (English and German) makes it accessible to a broad player base, and the straightforward recipes mean you can start mixing drinks right after gathering basic resources.
Whether you need a quick health boost, a speed surge, or just want to roleplay a tavern keeper, Extended Drinks delivers. The mod integrates seamlessly with Forge, so it fits into modded survival worlds without breaking the vanilla feel.
How the Brewing Process Works
The core loop is simple: combine a fruit or other base ingredient with sugar to create a juice or mash, then optionally smelt the mash to produce alcohol. Each step yields a different item with distinct effects. You can also craft a special “Mass” (a large beer mug) by combining an empty bottle with two beers, perfect for sharing at your in-game pub.
Step 1: Crafting Juices and Shakes
Juices are the entry-level drinks. Place the base item and sugar in any crafting grid to get an instant consumable. Here are the available recipes:
- Apple Juice: Apple + Sugar
- Protein Shake: Egg + Sugar
- Fitness Drink: Wheat + Sugar
- Golden Juice: Golden Apple + Sugar
- Cocoa: Cocoa Beans + Sugar + Milk Bucket
- Carrot Juice: Carrot + Sugar
- Melon Juice: Melon Slice + Sugar
Step 2: Preparing Mashes
Mashes are the intermediate stage for alcohol. They use the same ingredients as juices but are crafted with a slightly different pattern (still just the ingredient plus sugar). The mod’s recipe file clarifies the exact arrangement, but in practice, you can simply follow the list:
- Apple Mash: Apple + Sugar
- Beer Mash: Wheat + Sugar
- Egg Mass: Egg + Sugar
- Gold Mash: Golden Apple + Sugar
- Carrot Mash: Carrot + Sugar
- Potato Mash: Potato + Sugar
- Melon Mash: Melon Slice + Sugar
- Chocolate Mass: Cocoa Beans + Sugar
Step 3: Brewing Alcohol
Once you have a mash, place it in a furnace with any fuel. The smelting process turns it into the corresponding alcoholic drink. For example, Apple Mash becomes hard cider, Beer Mash becomes actual beer, and so on. Each brewed drink inherits a stronger or entirely different effect compared to its juice counterpart.
Unique Effects for Every Sip
The real fun begins when you sample each drink. The mod assigns individual status effects, so you can choose beverages strategically. Apple Juice might give a mild regeneration, while the alcoholic version could add a short strength boost but also a slowness debuff. The Protein Shake and Egg Mass likely provide saturation or absorption effects, making them ideal before a big fight. Golden Juice and Gold Mash, crafted from precious golden apples, probably offer powerful temporary buffs like absorption or regeneration. Experimentation is key—try them all to discover which drink suits your playstyle.
If you want to skip the manual file management, the foxygame.net launcher provides a modern, flexible way to install Extended Drinks directly from its built-in mod menu. This launcher streamlines the whole process, automatically placing the .jar file in the correct folder and setting up the Forge profile, so you can jump into brewing without hassle.
Installation Guide
For a traditional manual setup, follow these steps:
- Download and install Minecraft Forge for your game version (the mod requires Forge).
- Locate your .minecraft/mods folder. On Windows, you can type
%appdata%\.minecraft\modsinto the file explorer address bar. - Place the downloaded Extended Drinks .jar file into the mods folder.
- Launch Minecraft, create a new profile, and select the Forge version under “Use version.”
- Start the game and enjoy your new drink recipes.
All recipes are also included in the mod’s .zip file for quick reference, so you never have to memorize them.
Why Extended Drinks Deserves a Spot in Your Modpack
Beyond the novelty, this mod adds meaningful survival depth. Managing thirst alongside hunger creates a more immersive experience, and the brewing progression gives you a reason to farm diverse crops. The alcoholic drinks introduce a fun risk-reward mechanic—powerful buffs paired with minor drawbacks. It is also a fantastic addition for multiplayer servers, where you can set up a bar and trade custom drinks with other players.
The bilingual support and clear recipe structure make it beginner-friendly, while the variety of effects keeps it interesting for veterans. Whether you are a lone wolf builder or a community-focused server host, Extended Drinks fits right in.
Final Thoughts
Extended Drinks turns everyday Minecraft ingredients into a vibrant beverage system that is easy to learn but hard to put down. From a simple apple juice to a frothy beer mug, every drink feels rewarding to craft and consume. The mod’s lightweight design ensures it won’t bloat your game, and the unique effects encourage you to keep a well-stocked cellar. So grab some sugar, fire up the furnace, and start brewing—your blocky world just got a lot more refreshing.