No.1 Cocktail Automation by Mixologiq: Drinktec Recap & Exciting Host Milano Next Up
A Global Stage for Beverage Innovation & Cocktail Automation
Drinktec 2025 once again brought together the world’s leading innovators in the beverage and liquid food industry. For Mixologiq and cocktail automation, it was an incredible opportunity to showcase how cocktail automation is transforming the way hospitality operates.
Over five days in Munich, our team connected with industry professionals from around the globe, from existing distributors and partners to new potential collaborators and end users, including bar owners, hospitality groups, and beverage operators.
The message was clear: the market is ready for smart, automated solutions that combine consistency, efficiency, and creativity behind the bar.
What We Learned at Drinktec 2025
The Industry Is Ready for Automation
Across every conversation, one theme dominated: automation has become essential to solving the hospitality industry’s biggest challenges.
Staffing shortages, rising costs, and heightened guest expectations have made technology an operational necessity.
Mixologiq’s systems are designed to meet these needs head-on, combining digital control, reliable performance, and consistent quality across every serve.
Automation doesn’t replace people; it supports bartenders and operators, allowing teams to focus on service and creativity while Mixologiq ensures accuracy and precision behind the scenes.
Building Stronger Partnerships
Drinktec gave us the chance to reconnect with our distributor network, strengthen collaborations, and plan for expansion in 2026 and beyond.
We also saw remarkable interest from new potential distributors, as well as direct engagement from end users — including bar owners, mixologists, and venue managers — eager to integrate Mixologiq systems into their operations.
The takeaway: cocktail automation has moved from curiosity to necessity.
Mixologiq Systems: Cocktail Automation for Every Venue
Automation is not a one-size-fits-all. At Drinktec, Mixologiq demonstrated how our machines meet the unique needs of venues of every scale.
Mixo 8: Compact Design and Complete Control
The Mixo 8 brings Mixologiq’s precision and consistency to smaller venues. Designed for restaurants, boutique hotels, and craft cocktail bars, it offers full-menu automation and exceptional reliability in a compact format.
Specifications
Capacity: 8 fully refrigerated bottles
Output: up to 122 cocktails per hour
Dimensions: 50 × 52 × 56 cm
Weight: 35 kg
Connectivity: Wi-Fi and Ethernet for centralized menu control
Installation: plug and play
Cleaning: semi-automatic cycle
Certifications: CE, UL, NSF, UKCA
Core Benefit: compact design, precision performance, and automated consistency for space-limited environments.
Mixo 20: Refined Design and Improved Functionality
Launched on 15 September 2025, the Mixo 20 elevates Mixologiq’s flagship technology with refined design and improved functionality for high-volume operations. Perfect for clubs, cruise ships, and resorts, it delivers creative freedom and automated efficiency at scale.
Specifications
Capacity: 20 bottles (8 refrigerated and 12 ambient)
Dimensions: 60 × 60 × 85 cm
Weight: 60 kg
Preparation time: under 30 seconds per cocktail
Interface: 10.1-inch touchscreen
Connectivity: Wi-Fi and Ethernet with centralized back-office control
Cleaning: semi-automatic cycle
Certifications: CE, UL, NSF, UKCA
Core Benefit: creative flexibility and full-menu automation for large-scale hospitality environments.
Why Cocktail Automation Matters More Than Ever
Hospitality continues to evolve, driven by rising expectations and operational challenges. Cocktail automation offers a powerful answer — ensuring consistency, efficiency, and control while keeping the focus on guest experience.
Mixologiq helps venues deliver perfectly consistent drinks every time, reduce waste through precise portioning, simplify operations, and maintain creativity through programmable menus.
This is not about replacing human touch. It is about combining technology and craftsmanship to create a better guest experience.
Drinktec 2025: Key Highlights
Five days of innovation and collaboration
Hundreds of live demonstrations
Strong distributor engagement
Dozens of new partnership discussions
Global validation of Mixologiq’s leadership in cocktail automation
Drinktec 2025 proved that the future of beverage service is automated, data-driven, and connected, and Mixologiq is leading with cocktail automation.
Looking Ahead: Meet Mixologiq at Host Milano 2025
We are now preparing to bring this momentum to Host Milano 2025, the world’s leading event for hospitality and foodservice innovation.
October 17–21, 2025
Visit Mixologiq at Host Milano
Join us at Host Milano 2025, October 17–21, and discover how Mixologiq is redefining what is possible behind the bar with cocktail automation.
Wrapping Up
Drinktec 2025 was more than a trade fair; it was a reflection of where the beverage and hospitality industry is heading. Across every hall, one theme stood out: automation is no longer a future concept; it is the present. From fast-paced cocktail bars to luxury resorts, operators are realizing that technology is the key to maintaining quality and efficiency in a constantly changing market.
For Mixologiq, the event validated years of innovation. Seeing our systems in action at Drinktec and the enthusiasm from distributors, partners, and end users proved that our mission is resonating. The global conversation has shifted from why automate to how soon can we integrate?
The feedback we received was clear: operators want smarter tools, not more complexity. Mixologiq machines are built on that principle: They simplify service, streamline management, and ensure every drink meets the same standard, day after day. Whether it is the compact Mixo 8, perfect for boutique venues, or the redesigned Mixo 20, engineered for high-volume service, each system reflects the same Mixologiq philosophy: precision, reliability, and performance you can trust.
Drinktec also reminded us of the value of connection. Meeting face-to-face with our existing distributors allowed us to strengthen long-term relationships and align on shared growth goals. The surge of interest from new partners and end users demonstrated just how far Mixologiq’s reputation has reached—from Europe to the Middle East, Asia, and the Americas.
As we look ahead to Host Milano 2025, we carry this momentum forward. Our presence there will not only highlight our products but also celebrate the broader movement of cocktail automation shaping modern hospitality. Host Milano will be the stage where we continue to show how Mixologiq empowers operators to do more: more consistency, more creativity, and more control.
We invite everyone attending Host Milano to come and experience Mixologiq firsthand. Watch our machines in action, explore how automation integrates seamlessly into your operations, and see why Mixologiq has become the trusted name for beverage technology worldwide.
The future of beverage service is here: it is automated, connected, and intelligent. And Mixologiq is proud to be leading that transformation.
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