The Sims 4 game, created by Maxis and published by Electronic Arts, is a simulation game that allows players to create and control their own Sims (virtual people). These Sims can do a variety of activities, including socializing, working, and even making drinks. In this blog post, we will be exploring how to serve drinks in Sims 4.
The Basics
Serving drinks in Sims 4 is a relatively easy process. All (adult) Sims are able to make drinks at the bar. Once you use the “Make Drink” interaction, your Sim will automatically advance to level 1 of the Mixology Skill. Sims can learn the Mixology skill by using a bar, or by reading the Mixology skill books. Sims can even use the town’s local bar to raise this skill.
The Bar
The bar is an item that can be found in Buy Mode. The cost of the bar will depend on the level of quality you choose. The higher the quality, the more expensive the bar will be. The initial cost of the bar, however, is only 375 Simoleons, which is quite affordable.
Once you place the bar in your Sim’s home, you can begin serving drinks. To do this, click on the bar and select the “Make Drink” option. From here, you will be taken to a list of drinks that your Sim can make. You can also hover over each drink to see the required ingredients.
Ingredients
Each drink in Sims 4 requires specific ingredients. Some ingredients can be bought at the grocery store, while others can only be obtained by growing them in your own garden. Sims can also use the “order” interaction on their phone to have ingredients delivered to their house. Here are some of the most common ingredients used in Sims 4 drinks:
- Lemon: This can be bought at the grocery store or grown in a garden.
- Lime: This can be bought at the grocery store or grown in a garden.
- Club Soda: This can be bought at the grocery store or delivered to your house.
- Berry Mix: This can be bought at the grocery store or delivered to your house.
- Sparkling Water: This can be bought at the grocery store or delivered to your house.
- Vodka: This can be bought at the grocery store or delivered to your house.
Mixology Skill
As previously mentioned, every Sim can make drinks in Sims 4. However, the Mixology skill can be improved by making more drinks. As Sims improve their skill level, they will unlock new drinks, learn how to mix cocktails, and even be able to create their own original drink recipes.
Below are the six levels of Mixology skill:
- Level 1: Beginner Mixologist
- Level 2: Amateur Hour Drinker
- Level 3: Would-Be Sommelier
- Level 4: Mix Master
- Level 5: Drink Connoisseur
- Level 6: Master Mixologist
Conclusion
In Sims 4, serving drinks is a fun and easy activity for your Sims to engage in. With the use of the bar and the proper ingredients, your Sims can improve their Mixology skill and even create their own original drink recipes. With this guide, we hope that you now have a better understanding of how to serve drinks in Sims 4. Happy simming!
FAQ
What do The Sims 4 drinks do?
The Sims 4 has a variety of drinks that serve different purposes. Mixology is a skill that allows Sims to make drinks, and as the Sims gain levels in the mixology skill, they can unlock new drink recipes. However, the drinks in The Sims 4 are not just for fun and entertainment. They can also impact Sim’s emotions and moods.
One of the benefits of learning the mixology skill is the ability to create a potion that can transform the moods of a Sim. When a Sim masters the mixology skill with the fulfilled Master Mixologist Aspiration, they can make a potion that changes emotions. The potions that can be made include Focused, Energized, Confident, Playful, Flirty, Inspired, Sad, and Tense.
Different drinks can affect Sims’ needs and moodlets. For instance, drinks like coffee and energy drinks can boost energy levels, while drinks like tea or chamomile can help Sims relax and sleep better. The excellent bar drinks like the Flaming Zesty Salt could burn a Sims’ mouth, leading to an uncomfortable moodlet, while the Vampires from the Vampires Game Pack will have a special bar drink – the Plasma Jane, which can satisfy their thirst without getting them kicked out from public drinking locations.
Drinks in The Sims 4 aren’t limited to just fun and entertainment. They can provide significant benefits, impact Sims’ emotions, and influence their needs and moodlets. By learning the mixology skill, Sims can explore new drink recipes and experiment with how they affect their emotions and mood.
Can my Sims get drunk in Sims 4?
In the Sims 4 game, players have access to a lot of different features that can make the game even more unique, interesting, and fun. One popular feature that many players like to experiment with is the use of alcohol and how it affects their Sims.
While it is not explicitly stated that Sims can get drunk in the game, there are some interesting ways in which alcohol can affect your Sims’ behavior. For instance, if your Sim purchases a home bar and learns the mixology skill, they can mix drinks and consume them. Though the bottles are not specifically detailed, it can be assumed that they are alcoholic.
As your Sim consumes more drinks, they are likely to become impaired, and their movement and behavior may become sluggish. They may also start to see a blurred vision or experience some disorientation. The Sims will exhibit “dazed” and stumbling animations, which has some similarity to being drunk. However, they don’t quite get the full effect and feel of being drunk as this feature is not included.
It’s also important to note that consuming too much caffeine, like drinking too much coffee, can have a similar effect. The Sim will become jittery and experience a high-energy rush but will eventually crash due to fatigue.
While you can’t get your Sims drunk in The Sims 4, you can still have fun experimenting with mixology and observing how the consumption of alcohol affects their behavior. It’s just another way to make your game experience even more unique and gives a little more realism to the game.
Can Sims drink pregnant?
In the Sims game, there are certain activities and actions that are restricted for pregnant Sims. One of the actions that are not allowed during the pregnancy period is drinking from a beer or wine cask. While regular Sims can drink from these casks to boost their mood, pregnant Sims cannot partake in this activity. This limitation is based on the idea that it is not safe for pregnant women to consume alcohol.
Alcohol consumption during pregnancy can have severe consequences for the baby. It can cause fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS), which can lead to physical and mental abnormalities such as facial deformities, growth problems, and learning disabilities. Based on this knowledge, the Sims game developers have made it a point to restrict alcohol consumption for pregnant Sims.
Additionally, pregnant Sims cannot engage in another adult activity, which is WooHoo. WooHoo is the Sims’ version of sexual intercourse, and it is essential in the game for Sims to reproduce and have children. However, pregnant Sims cannot engage in this activity as it is deemed unsafe for the baby’s health. This limitation is in line with real-life pregnancy, where doctors often advise against engaging in sexual activity during the later stages of pregnancy.
Sims cannot drink while pregnant, as it is not safe for the baby’s health. The developers of the game have incorporated this restriction to reflect real-life scenarios where pregnant women need to be cautious about the activities they engage in. This limitation is one of the ways the Sims game creates a realistic simulation of human life.