I tried Oprah Winfrey's favorite cocktail machine, which whips up complicated drinks in a matter of seconds

Anneta KonstantinidesDec 21, 2020, 03:24 IST

I tried Bartesian, Oprah Winfrey's favorite cocktail machine that can make complicated drinks in just a few seconds.Anneta Konstantinides/Insider

I recently tested out Bartesian, Oprah Winfrey's favorite cocktail-making machine.
Bartesian makes complex cocktails within seconds through it's lightweight and interactive machine, which mixes everything together in a small capsule.
The capsules — which have all the bitters, extracts, and juice each drink needs — cost just $2.50 each, and there are more than 30 cocktail varieties available.
I was impressed with the quality of the cocktails and loved that I was able to experiment with drinks I've never tried before.
Bartesian provided Insider with a machine for the purpose of this review.

What if you could make yourself a cocktail with just the push of a button?

That's the concept behind Bartesian, a premium cocktail-making machine that has risen in popularity ever since Oprah Winfrey added it to her list of favorite things in 2019.

The brand launched just six months before the pandemic hit. And after a year of mostly drinking red wine and White Claws, I decided to see if Bartesian could really change the at-home cocktail game.

While the $350 machine comes with a hefty price tag, I was surprised to find that it could make an incredible variety of cocktails. They all tasted far better than any I had tried to make in my own kitchen - and I barely had to lift a finger.

But before I tell you how the machine works, let me give you a little background.

The founder and CEO of Bartesian is a former bartender. Bartesian

So Ryan Close teamed up with a group of engineers to try and launch the perfect cocktail-making machine. The process took six years.

Close said he wanted to create a cocktail machine designed for the home, not just hotel rooms. Bartesian

I heard about Bartesian just before New York went into lockdown. Now that my bar-hopping days were over indefinitely, it seemed like the perfect time to test it out.

I'm seen here enjoying the Rum Breeze by Bartesian. Anneta Konstantinides/Insider

I opened my box to find the Bartesian machine inside, along with five glass reservoirs.

The Bartesian machine is sleek and lightweight. Anneta Konstantinides/Insider

Each glass reservoir has a specific label to signify what type of liquor should go inside.

Five glass reservoirs come with the machine. Anneta Konstantinides/Insider

Last but not least were the actual capsules, which come in nicely-designed boxes.

There's a variety of cocktails available with the Bartesian. Anneta Konstantinides/Insider

Inside each box are six capsules, which have all the bitters, extracts, and juice concentrates that you would need to make the cocktail.

There are no artificial colors or flavors in the capsules. Anneta Konstantinides/Insider

Before I started making my cocktails, I filled up the water reservoir hidden in the back of the machine.

The first step with the Bartesian is to fill up the water reservoir. Anneta Konstantinides/Insider

Then it was time for the fun to begin. First, I opened the lid of the machine so I could insert my capsule.

The capsule goes under the lid of the Bartesian. Anneta Konstantinides/Insider

Once I closed the lid, the machine knew exactly what cocktail I wanted to make and told me what kind of receptacle to put underneath it.

The Bartesian has a touch screen. Anneta Konstantinides/Insider

Next, the machine asked me how strong I wanted my cocktail, which was definitely my favorite feature.

There are four spirit strength options with the Bartesian. Anneta Konstantinides/Insider

Then it was time for the machine to get mixing.

The Bartesian in the middle of making a margarita. Anneta Konstantinides/Insider

Within seconds, my cocktail was ready to go.

A cosmopolitan made by the Bartesian. Anneta Konstantinides/Insider

What I've especially loved about the Bartesian is that I've gotten to try so many cocktails I've never had before.

I was really impressed by the quality of all the Bartesian cocktails. Anneta Konstantinides/Insider

And the company is constantly researching new drinks to add to its growing arsenal.

The Bartesian in the middle of making a cosmopolitan. Anneta Konstantinides/Insider

If you love entertaining and trying new cocktails, Bartesian is definitely a worthy investment.

Cocktail lovers would definitely get a lot out of Bartesian. Anneta Konstantinides/Insider

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