Bartesian Duet bakes cocktail recipes into capsule barcodes

Bartesian's $299.99 Duet cocktail maker scans a barcode on each capsule to determine which spirits to draw and how much to dilute. New drinks need no firmware update or app — the recipe ships on the consumable itself. TechCrunch reviewed the device on August 13, 2026. The approach echoes game cartridges: the medium carries the program.