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25 Unique Drinking Experiences

From Work Mixology Events to Influential Bartender Competitions

— September 4, 2014 — Lifestyle
These unique drinking experience range from influential bartender competitions to educational mixology events that aim to change the way one thinks about the social activity. While most traditional drinking experiences consist of a pint at a local pub and conversations among friends, these examples oppose the expected and create interactive and immersive experiences for drink lovers across the globe.

A memorable example from this list is Heineken's beer-branded pop-up disco. The night club is reflective of Heineken's signature branding and features the company's beer products that are displayed throughout the space. The space turns a beer-drinking ritual into a memorable event that will stay with the company's consumers long after it is over.

Another impressive example from the list is Amsterdam's self-serve MiniBar. The venue is described as the world’s first service-free bar and offers patrons a key with access to its luxury liquor supply. Though opposing traditional concepts of luxury, this idea relies on exclusivity and makes its consumers feel special.
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Extravagant $9,000 Cocktails
Extravagant $9,000 Cocktails
The French Revolution is the World’s Most Expensive Cocktail
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Cocktail Concoction Apps
Cocktail Concoction Apps
The Top Shelf App Makes Mixes With Whatever You Have On-Hand
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Corporate Wine Tours
Corporate Wine Tours
Brooklyn Winery Offers Companies a Luxurious Wine-Themed Retreat
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Luxurious Gold-Infused Beverages
Luxurious Gold-Infused Beverages
Customers Will Expect the Best with a $500 Milkshake on This Menu
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Gambling Cocktail Games
Gambling Cocktail Games
Morgans New York Hotel Determines What Goes in Your Drink by Rolling Dice
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Booze-Free Bars
Booze-Free Bars
The B.Y.O.C. Bar Has Patrons Bringing in Their Own Alcohol
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Patio Sunshine Reflectors
Patio Sunshine Reflectors
The Corona Sun Beam Brings Unlimited Sun to Patio Drinking Experiences
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Molecular Martinis
Molecular Martinis
The Aviary Cocktail Bar Experiments with Laboratory Mixology
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007-Inspired Booze Apps
007-Inspired Booze Apps
The Bond Mixology App Documents Each of the Spy's Luscious Libations
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Mechanical Cocktail Mixologists
Mechanical Cocktail Mixologists
The Bartendro Robotic Drink Mixer is Remotely Controlled
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DIY Bartending Apps
DIY Bartending Apps
'Absolut Drinkspiration' is an Easy and Fun Application to Use
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Interactive Whiskey Glasses
Interactive Whiskey Glasses
Suntory's Hibiki Whiskey Glass Enhances the Drinking Experience
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Automated Bartender Devices
Automated Bartender Devices
The Social Media Drinking Machine Places Your Order Via Facebook
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Customer-Controlled Happy Hours
Customer-Controlled Happy Hours
The Carlsberg HappyBeerTime Stint Revamps the Drinking Experience
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Ice-Free Cocktail Bars
Ice-Free Cocktail Bars
London's White Lyan is a Unique Cocktail Bar Without Any Preservatives
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Customized Drink Campaigns
Customized Drink Campaigns
Jamie Oliver & Bacardi Are Hosting Cocktail Request Week on Drinks Tube
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Vodka-Wine Fusions
Vodka-Wine Fusions
ABSOLUT TUNE Combines Premium Vodka & Brancott Estate Wine
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Robotic Beer Dispensers
Robotic Beer Dispensers
Asahi's Beerbot Ensures Speed & Zero-Wastage
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Multi-Sensory Scented Cocktails
Multi-Sensory Scented Cocktails
The Ritz-Carlton Berlin Will Serve Perfume Themed Alcholic Drinks
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Shimmering Bottle Bashes
Shimmering Bottle Bashes
The 'Absolut Glimmer' Launch Party was a Scintillating Success (UPDATE)
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Video Game Cocktails
Video Game Cocktails
Bartenders Create Bioshock-Inspired Beverages for Gamers
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Immersive Nightlife Apps
Immersive Nightlife Apps
Discover the World's Best Bars, Nightclubs & Cocktails with Drink Advisor
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Internet Martini Bars
Internet Martini Bars
MiWorld in South Africa Offers Both Online and Offline Interaction
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Beer-Branded Discos
Beer-Branded Discos
The Heineken Pop-Up Nightclub Makes Waves at the Salone Del Mobile
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Virtual Beer Pouring Stations
Virtual Beer Pouring Stations
Heineken's Virtual Draught Display Lets Beer Drinkers Get Electronic
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