While a shaker, some mixing tools and ice can do the job just fine, modern tech has enabled the invention of some extraordinary gadgets that can spritz up your home bartending game.
From machines that can prepare cocktails in seconds to smart coasters that ensure the perfect pour, here’s a rundown of some devices you should consider adding to your bar.
## Bartesian Cocktail Maker – $349
Pressing a button to summon cocktails might sound like the stuff of sci-fi, but they’re already here.
Bartesian’s cocktail maker is one of the more popular robotic bartenders on the market, and can prepare cocktails on demand in about 30 seconds. Fill the machine with your spirit of choice in the designated reservoirs,then insert a cocktail capsule (an eight-pack costs around $20 and makes eight drinks) containing a mix of juices,bitters and extracts.
Use the touchscreen to adjust your preferred strength from mocktail to strong, then press mix.
## heaven – $549
From the folks who created a $1,500 robot bartender, the Barsys Coaster offers a more budget-pleasant option for anyone learning how to avoid overpouring when making cocktails.
This smart coaster aims to help you prepare a well-blended beverage by lighting up to indicate when to start and stop pouring each ingredient. Simply connect it to the Barsys app, select a recipe, place a cup on the coaster, and follow the step-by-step guide.
Smokpub Electric Smoker – $55
The SipVault dispenser is available for purchase directly from the company website: SipVault Smart Dispenser.