Upgrade your home bar with these mixing tools

While a shaker, mixer and ice can do the job just fine, modern technology has led to some impressive equipment that can up your home bartending game.

From machines that can prepare cocktails in seconds to smart coasters that ensure perfect pours, here are some accessories you should add to your bar.

Bartesian Cocktail Maker – $349

Pushing a button to order cocktails may sound like the stuff of sci-fi, but it’s already here.

Bartesian history cocktail maker is one of the most popular robotic dispensers on the market, and can prepare cocktails on demand in about 30 seconds. Fill the machine with your spirit of choice in the designated storage space, then insert a capsule (an eight-pack costs about $20 and makes eight drinks) containing a mix of juices, bitters and extracts.

Use the touch screen to change your favorite strength from mocktail to strong, then tap Mix.

Heaven – $549

I have no doubt that beer lovers will agree that there is nothing quite like drinking your own beer. iGulu brewing machine it takes all the hassle out of it, because it works with pre-packaged ingredients that include everything you need: extracts, hops, bitters, dry yeast, and ground grains. Just pour out the contents and add water. Even beginners can start smoking right away.

Each container is designed to make one gallon, or eight pints. Fermentation takes 7 to 13 days, depending on the recipe. The built-in container will keep your beer cold and fresh for at least 30 days.

You can also connect the boiler to an app to check fermentation time, carbonation levels, and adjust the temperature as needed.

The device is incredibly versatile: In addition to beer, the iGulu can also be used to make apple cider, kombucha, fruit wine, and non-alcoholic beverages such as infused tea, sparkling water, and even yogurt.

Barsys Smart Coaster – $69

From the people who built the $1,500 robot bartender, a Barsys clothing offers a budget-friendly option for anyone who can learn to avoid overspending when making cocktails.

This smart coaster aims to help you prepare the perfect mixed drink by lighting up to show when to start and stop pouring. Simply connect to the Barsys app, select a recipe, place a cup on the coaster, and follow the step-by-step guide.

Smokepub Electric Smoker – $55

Want to be fun and serve smoky cocktails? Even if you don’t, a whiskey still is a fun tool to have.

This is the source Smokepub they allow you to add smoky flavors to your drinks without using an open flame. Simply fill it with wood chips – available flavors include oak, apple, hickory, cherry, pear, and beech – place it in your glass with a protective lid, press the ignition, and let the smoke infuse your drink.

SipVault Smart Liquor Dispenser – $55.95

This may not be the best option on the list, but automatic dispenser It’s a great way to pour drinks consistently and avoid spills, especially when mixing multiple drinks. Now that the holidays are upon us, this can come in handy if you want to avoid tired hands accidentally knocking over expensive bottles at your next holiday party.