This App Will Send You Money for the Booze You’re Stocking up on for the Holidays

Cash Back On Alcohol: Holiday Booze Savings

I didn’t realize it until I relocated from my home state of Wisconsin — but booze is costly.

Unless you’re an expert at spotting nightly specials, personally know a bunch of bartenders, or are content to nurse well drinks all evening, a night out can really dent your budget.

But there’s a workaround… We discovered a method to actually cut costs on beverages at bars, restaurants, grocery stores and liquor shops.

Ibotta is an entertaining rebate app that gives you cash back on drink promotions. It’s active nationwide, and you’ll receive a $5 sign-up bonus after you upload your first receipt.

Here’s the process:

  1. Install the app andcreate a free account to browse drink offers near you.
  1. Pick the offers you want, then purchase the qualifying items.
  1. Tap “Redeem” for the offer within the app, and snap a photo of your itemized receipt.
  1. The cash will hit your PayPal account within 48 hours. You can also opt for gift card redemptions.

What Types of Offers Can You Expect?

Ibotta refreshes its offers frequently, so check the app before you head out.

For instance, when I looked, some recent liquor store promotions included:

  • New Belgium Fat Tire Belgian Style Ale: $2 back on 12-pack bottles
  • Shiner Bock beer: $5 back on 12-pack bottles
  • Absolut vodka: $5 back on 750-milliliter or 1-liter bottles
  • 1800 tequila: $3 back on 750-milliliter bottles or larger
  • Sutter Home: $1 back on 750-milliliter or 1-liter bottles
  • Eppa SupraFruta sangria: $1.50 back on 750-milliliter bottles

Ibotta also lists offers that apply to restaurants and bars. Here are some examples I spotted:

  • 1800 tequila: $3 back on any mixed drink or cocktail
  • Budweiser or Bud Light: $3 back on any pitcher or bucket
  • New Belgium beer: $1 back on any bottle or draft

There was even a promotion for $2 back when you bought a Budweiser beer and any sandwich.

You can redeem these offers at any participating venue — they’re not tied to a single store chain. That said, you must be 21 or older to take advantage of alcohol-related deals!

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