Mixology means fresh ingredients.
Considerations
→ Compact and foldable
→ Easy set up
→ Atmosphere ( Lightings? )
→ Pros & Cons of current designs
→ Portable / Movable bars
→ Functionality / Transportation
→ Weight / Dimensions
Importance
→ Size
→ Transportation
→ Adaptability
→ Weight
→ Visibility
→ Experience
Glassware
Society plays a huge role in creating emotions in relation to glassware.
-Sex in the city -> martinis.
!! Martinis are actually a manly drink !!
-Now we make cocktails with glasses in mind
THE MARTINI
WHY
Why do mixologists use their own tools ?
Why are there only metal bar tools ?
Packaging of tools ?
Can you achieve the same smoothness which is an important element for bar tools using another material ?
Any new tools that can be introduced ?
Mixology.
What do mixologists really need?
What is the process of preparing drinks?
How do we keep herbs fresh ?
Ideas
Ice cutting tools
Pop-up mixology bars
What is the minimum kit a mixologist requires?
Experience. What are we trying to achieve ?
Elements of a mixology bar.
Bar events
Device that transforms space
mirrors/illusions
Atmosphere
ADVANTAGES
Scratching is corelated to a property relating to “Hardness”. Any material with a higher hardness can scratch glass.
2. Wood is an inert material
3. Germs and bacteria don’t like wood
4. Natural and Renewable
DISADVANTAGES
Birdy Bar Tools:
Extracted from: http://www.birdy-erik.com
Kingdom Barware:
2. Bar Tools
Extracted from: Http://Greenercountry.com
3. Cutting Garnish
Bartenders got through boxes of lime everyday. Could there be a more efficient way of cutting lime wedges and fruits in general? Perhaps the concept of a hard boiled egg slicer.
4. Materials ( Intrinsic Qualities)
LittleBigSound employees the intrinsic qualities of wood to enhance the listening experience. Different types of wood influences the musical experience. Walnut is better for classical music, while Rose would is better at enhancing the sound of the bass.
Extracted from:http://littlebigsound.com
Mixology
–> Personal experience
–>Mixologist tools?
New experiences
–> Silent clubs
–> whisky & chocolate pairing
QUESTION:
Why do clubs have DJs?
–> DJs help hold the crowd
–> Harness the ability to change music based on crowd response
Bars (Mixology)
–> Using the five senses
–>Novelty wears off // Personalised experiences keep us coming back
ZOUK (why is it still around? )
–>Overseas DJs
–> Aspect Performance
–> Always current
Why do bars have so many different types of glasses for the same purpose ?
