By collaborating with Barsys on a branded smart coaster, Patrón can give customers the tools they need to mix fool-proof margaritas. With many bars and restaurants either closed or operating at lower capacity because of the coronavirus pandemic, Patrón aims to inspire consumers to make their favorite cocktails at home. Patrón will keep its cocktail recipes on its site after the limited-edition smart coasters sell out, per its announcement.
The Bacardi-owned tequila maker's site also has a video tutorial demonstrating how to make a margarita.
Each kit includes a smart coaster, two rocks glasses, a custom Patrón-branded salt rimmer, lime squeezer and cocktail shaker. The kit doesn't include a bottle of tequila, which can be purchased separately from the Patrón website. The Patrón Margarita Smart Coaster by Barsys is available for $149 from TheBarsys website, which can also be found by visiting.Users place a cocktail shaker on the coaster and it blinks green when it's time to add the next ingredient. shake it thoroughly and strain it into a Margarita glass with a salt. The drink coasters connect to smartphones through the Barsys Coaster app and provide a step-by-step guide on measuring each cocktail ingredient as it is poured, according to a press release. it to - not only with a bottle of Patrn Silver but also with a premium shaker. Patrón tequila is working with startup Barsys to sell limited-edition "smart coaster" kits to help home bartenders mix the perfect margarita.