While a shaker, some mixing tools and ice can do the job just fine, modern tech has enabled the invention of some impressive gadgets that can spritz up your home bartending game. <\/p>\n
From machines that can prepare cocktails in seconds to smart coasters that ensure the perfect pour, here\u2019s a rundown of some devices you should consider adding to your bar.<\/p>\n
Bartesian Cocktail Maker \u2013 $349<\/h2>\nImage Credits:<\/strong>Bartesian<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\nPressing a button to summon cocktails might sound like the stuff of sci-fi, but they\u2019re already here.<\/p>\n
Bartesian\u2019s cocktail maker<\/a> 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. <\/p>\nUse the touchscreen to adjust your preferred strength from mocktail to strong, then press mix.<\/p>\n
iGulu \u2013 $549<\/h2>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/igulu-brew.jpeg?w=680\")
Image Credits:<\/strong>iGulu<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\nI\u2019ve no doubt beer lovers will agree that there\u2019s no matching the experience of sipping on a beer you\u2019ve made yourself. iGulu\u2019s automated beer brewer<\/a> takes the drudgery out of the entire process, as it works with pre-packaged ingredient kits that include everything you need: extracts, hops, bitters, dry yeast, and ground grains. Just pour in the contents and add water. Even complete beginners can start brewing right away.<\/p>\nEach kit is designed to brew one gallon, or eight pints. The fermentation takes 7 to 13 days, depending on the recipe. The built-in container keeps your beer cold and fresh for at least 30 days.<\/p>\n
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The device is surprisingly versatile, too: Besides beer, the iGulu can also be used to make hard apple cider, kombucha, fruit wine, and non-alcoholic beverages like fermented tea, sparkling water, and even yogurt.<\/p>\n
Barsys Smart Coaster \u2013 $69<\/h2>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Barsys-coaster.png?w=680\")
Image Credits:<\/strong>Barsys<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\nFrom the folks who created a $1,500 robot bartender, the Barsys Coaster<\/a> offers a more budget-friendly option for anyone learning how to avoid overpouring when making cocktails. <\/p>\nThis 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.<\/p>\n
Smokpub Electric Smoker \u2013 $55<\/h2>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/smokpub-11.jpeg?w=680\")
Image Credits:<\/strong>SmokPub<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\nWant to get fancy and serve smoked cocktails? Even if you don\u2019t, a cocktail and whiskey smoker is a fun gadget to have. <\/p>\n
This one from Smokpub<\/a> allows you to add smoky flavors to your drinks without using open flames. Simply load it with wood chips \u2014 available flavors include oak, apple, hickory, cherry, pear, and beech \u2014 put it on your glass with the safety cover, press the electric ignition, and let the smoke infuse your drink.<\/p>\nSipVault Smart Liquor Dispenser \u2013 $55.95<\/h2>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/SipVault.png?w=680\")
Image Credits:<\/strong>SipVault<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\nThis may not be the fanciest pick on the list, but an automatic dispenser<\/a> is a practical choice for pouring drinks with consistency and avoid spills, especially when mixing multiple drinks. Now that the holidays are upon us, this may prove handy if you want to avoid clumsy hands accidentally knocking over expensive bottles at your next holiday party.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Pressing a button to summon cocktails might sound like the stuff of sci-fi, but they\u2019re already here.<\/p>\n
Bartesian\u2019s cocktail maker<\/a> 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. <\/p>\n Use the touchscreen to adjust your preferred strength from mocktail to strong, then press mix.<\/p>\n I\u2019ve no doubt beer lovers will agree that there\u2019s no matching the experience of sipping on a beer you\u2019ve made yourself. iGulu\u2019s automated beer brewer<\/a> takes the drudgery out of the entire process, as it works with pre-packaged ingredient kits that include everything you need: extracts, hops, bitters, dry yeast, and ground grains. Just pour in the contents and add water. Even complete beginners can start brewing right away.<\/p>\n Each kit is designed to brew one gallon, or eight pints. The fermentation takes 7 to 13 days, depending on the recipe. The built-in container keeps your beer cold and fresh for at least 30 days.<\/p>\n Techcrunch event<\/p>\n \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSan Francisco<\/span> You can also connect the brewer to an app to monitor fermentation time, carbonation levels, and adjust the temperature as needed.<\/p>\n The device is surprisingly versatile, too: Besides beer, the iGulu can also be used to make hard apple cider, kombucha, fruit wine, and non-alcoholic beverages like fermented tea, sparkling water, and even yogurt.<\/p>\n From the folks who created a $1,500 robot bartender, the Barsys Coaster<\/a> offers a more budget-friendly option for anyone learning how to avoid overpouring when making cocktails. <\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n Want to get fancy and serve smoked cocktails? Even if you don\u2019t, a cocktail and whiskey smoker is a fun gadget to have. <\/p>\n This one from Smokpub<\/a> allows you to add smoky flavors to your drinks without using open flames. Simply load it with wood chips \u2014 available flavors include oak, apple, hickory, cherry, pear, and beech \u2014 put it on your glass with the safety cover, press the electric ignition, and let the smoke infuse your drink.<\/p>\n This may not be the fanciest pick on the list, but an automatic dispenser<\/a> is a practical choice for pouring drinks with consistency and avoid spills, especially when mixing multiple drinks. Now that the holidays are upon us, this may prove handy if you want to avoid clumsy hands accidentally knocking over expensive bottles at your next holiday party.<\/p>\n<\/div>\niGulu \u2013 $549<\/h2>\n
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Smokpub Electric Smoker \u2013 $55<\/h2>\n
SipVault Smart Liquor Dispenser \u2013 $55.95<\/h2>\n