It was obvious to me from the beginning that the machine would be great for hotel rooms and airport lounges.
When I asked Close about the $350 cost, he told me that Bartesian is worth the price tag for people who love throwing parties, or just want to enjoy a cocktail while hanging out with their kids or having a quiet night in.Īnd after testing the Bartesian over the course of the last few months, I have to say I agree with Close's assessment. And the cosmo tasted almost exactly like the one I had made with Garten's recipe!Ĭocktail lovers would definitely get a lot out of Bartesian. My Uptown Rocks was sweet and refreshing, reminding me of the kind of cocktail I'd order on a Manhattan rooftop in the middle of summer. The Rum Breeze was nice and fruity, the complex notes of the cocktail easily shining through the juice. The margarita is just the right balance of tart and sweet, with none of that artificial-lime flavor you so often get with store-bought mixes.
They ran 76 tests just to get the perfect margarita. But once sip promptly proved me wrong.Ĭlose told me that Bartesian worked with food scientists and award-winning mixologists to nail the recipe of each drink. I figured the cocktails would taste watered down, that they'd be paltry imitations of the drinks I had at my favorite New York bars. I have to admit, I didn't have the highest expectations when I first heard about Bartesian. And my kids drink the mocktails all the time." If they're coming over, they should be able to enjoy Bartesian as well and feel like they're part of the party, even if they're laying off the booze. "We talked to bartenders who saw a significant uptick in people ordering mocktails at bars and lounges," Close told me. My friends and family who helped test out these drinks over the last few months were shocked at how strong they could be.īut you can also opt for the regular, light, or mocktail option, which makes Bartesian accessible to everyone. And, believe me, it's a machine of its word. So I love that Bartesian has the option - via its touch screen console - to add a little more liquor. But, no matter what your age, I think we've all had those days where you could use something extra. It's been a long time since I was the stereotypical college student asking a bartender for "whatever drink is strongest" (cringe). There are four spirit strength options with the Bartesian. I could actually see the color of each juice inside, from the hot-pink Cosmopolitan to the royal-purple Aviation. I liked that the capsules were transparent, adding to the playful nature of the machine. It has to be something I would drink personally." "But we're not going to start putting things you can't pronounce in the capsule. "To be able to make these exact cocktails with all the complexities, without using artificial colors or flavors, was very complicated," he added. By using Bartesian you reduce your carbon footprint significantly because you're not buying those jugs of cranberry or orange juice." "We're not going to put out a capsule that's not recyclable," Close said. There are no artificial colors or flavors in the capsules.Ĭlose told me there are no artificial colors or flavors in the capsules, which are recyclable and can last four months outside of the refrigerator (inside the fridge, they can last up to six months).