I first experimented with the Bartesian cocktail maker last year, when I discovered just how fun and easy making cocktails at home can be. Recently, Bartesian dropped the new Bartesian Professional for personal use, making it even easier to craft flawless cocktails at home.
As Bartesian’s CEO recently told us, the Professional was originally designed for luxury hospitality settings, but also works as a centerpiece for home bartenders. The new professional-style maker operates similarly to the original, with some major upgrades to the user experience and interface to make crafting cocktails at home even more enjoyable. Here’s what I discovered after experimenting with the new Bartesian Professional cocktail maker.
Step-by-step guidance for cocktails
Inspired by the seasonal-themed cocktail capsules in the Spooky Sips collection, I set out to make a Caramel Appletini, a vodka-based cocktail that mixes the tart flavor of green apple with the sweetness of rich caramel. Whether or not you’ve used the Bartesian before, you’ll find the process completely intuitive, requiring absolutely no learning curve to master. (You could even skip reading the instruction manual — like I might have done).
From the moment you turn on the machine, the Bartesian Professional cocktail maker guides you through each step of the process. From inserting the capsule to adding liquor and water, anyone can follow the easy guidance provided by the machine. The upgraded user interface felt even easier to use than the original model.
I also noticed the liquor reservoirs locked into place better with a spill-proof system and a built-in key lock for security. The puncturing process also felt smoother once the capsule was inserted. The water reservoir located in the back was also larger, which means you’ll easily be able to make multiple drinks with less frequent refills (a feature that could be great when entertaining large groups).
In under a minute, I had a professional-style Caramel Appletini that made me want to consider hosting a seasonal-themed happy hour at home.
Zero effort or skill required
The Bartesian Professional cocktail maker feels like the “buddy” every busy home entertainer needs. These days, people are busier than ever — and might not have the time to plan out elaborate gatherings or dinner parties. Having a cocktail maker like this on your bar countertop makes it easy to host last-minute happy hours or seasonal gatherings that impress guests (while requiring no skill or planning at all).
In addition to seasonal fun drinks that would be great for parties, like the Candyman Margarita, you can also stick with the classics using capsules in the Classic Collection Favorites pack to make tried-and-true cocktails like an Old Fashioned or an Espresso Martini. As someone who loves food and beverage experimentation, I appreciate that the Bartesian makes so-called ‘advanced’ cocktails seem approachable for newbies. I also love that there’s a mocktail drink setting for beverages, if you prefer to prepare a drink with water instead of liquor.
Making cocktails more approachable
If you saw a recipe on Pinterest, like a Caramel Appletini, would it sound too complicated and scare you away from attempting? If so, the Bartesian is a good solution for making the type of cocktails you’d order at a luxury hotel or restaurant at home. They even offer salt and sugar rimmers to make each beverage look Instagram-worthy, such as the Sour Apple sugar rimmer I used to make this Caramel Appletini.
