I have to admit that I’m something of a cocktail purist. So the idea of letting a machine prep my drink seems blasphemous. But, even I’m impressed by the potential of BLACK+DECKER’s bev, an automatic drink mixer. It’s been described as a Keurig for cocktails, and the comparison is apt considering the ease of preparing your drink. At the 2023 edition of CES, power tools manufacturer BLACK+DECKER debuted their updated version of the bev. This new version cuts the cord and instead relies on just a simple charge. So, you can now leave your robotic bartender wherever you’d like in your home. Simply attach up to six bottles of whatever spirits you’d like and place the Bartesian capsules of your choice in the front dispensing area. The new and improved edition of the bev can now make up to 250 drinks on a single charge, which should be able to get you through most nights. This version of the bev is set to hit the market in spring 2023 with a $400 price tag.
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Huckberry’s Essential Holiday Gift Guide
Unzip your coat and have some mulled wine on the house—you’ve arrived at your final gifting destination: The Holiday Gift Guide. It’s like your friendly neighborhood one-stop holiday shop, except instead of balsa wood ornaments, ours is packed with thoughtful gifts for everyone on your list. Future heirlooms, small-but-significant stocking stuffers, and gear for getting out there (or staying in)—are all right here. There’s no music playing in the background though, so you’ll just have to hum Bing Crosby while you click around instead.
