DE102006013744A1 - Kit of parts comprises two or more closable containers each filled with drinkable liquids which are sufficiently different in density and colour to produce different layers when added through funnel into glass - Google Patents

Abstract

The kit of parts comprises two or more closable containers each filled with a drinkable liquid. The liquids are different from one another as regards density, sweetness, colour and/or alcohol content and when added through a funnel into a glass produce a drink of different layers. The kit can include the glass and/or a spacer for placing the glasses next to one another.

Description

in the Beverage area, especially in the field of mixed drinks (cocktails), there are many different types of beverage variations. These differ both in taste and in appearance.

A Special feature here are layered drinks, such as the latte macchiato (non-alcoholic) or alcoholic cocktails like the B52 or the Pousse-Cafe's, where different layers due to different density of the components one above the other lie.

The Problem of the conventional Drinks now that the individual layers are not clearly separated (For example, Latte Macchiato), or that the recipe that makes up make up the layers, different from different products Manufacturer (e.g., B52). Moreover, it is at the respective layers around a single type of beverage. The individual layers do not set themselves from a special mixture of different types of beverages (e.g., several fruit juices and syrups) together.

Farther are the present ones State of the art filling methods and devices for making layered cocktails, such as the product "Royal Cocktail "of the company SBP (Special Bar Products from Liempde, The Netherlands) as too complicated and too time consuming classified. Also the alternative, by a bar spoon, for example the company APS Glass & Bar Supply, on whose stalk the liquids entering the glass to create the layers in the glass is very consuming and time consuming. In addition, in all these solutions, the Structure of the layers from bottom to top. Here is the first filled the lowest layer in a glass and then placed each next.

The The task is to develop a functional unit - consisting from different (at least two) industrially finished blended components (which in terms of the composition of various ingredients, density, color and / or alcohol content), a filling device, as well as appropriate containers (e.g., glasses) for holding the liquids - with the a quick and easy production of a layered beverage is possible. The shift drink should be in the inserted state, the consumers on the one hand optically address by a clear separation of the layers. Furthermore There should be appealing colors of the layers that are used in the Observers awaken associations, for example, to a national flag.

One Another part of the task is to the consumer while drinking of the shift beverage one possible to convey a unique taste experience, as in one another form of serving, for example, when mixing the Components not possible is.

Further This should give restaurateurs a relief in terms of handling and time required to produce such layered drinks.

Of the State of the art triggers the task in that not just the pouring of layered drinks in in terms of quantity, such as at major events (for example at a football World Cup), is not possible with the solutions currently available on the market.

object of the present invention is a "kit of parts" consisting of at least two lockable containers filled each with a drinkable liquid (whereby the drinkable liquids with regard to the parameters composition of the ingredients, density, Color and / or alcohol content), as well as a filling aid consists. About that can out Additional articles such as corresponding containers (for example glasses) for Recording the drink be added. The included fluids are to industrially finished blended components containing the desired layers (with deliberately used properties such as coloring) for Make a layered cocktail.

The production of the layered beverage can take place, on the one hand, by slowly pouring the individual layers from the respective container (bottle). Another possibility is to produce the layered beverage using the enclosed filling aid. Depending on the filling aid, this can be done from the lower to the upper layer (eg via a syringe) as well as from the upper to the lower layer (eg via a funnel). In addition, combinations of these two filling methods are also possible (see drawings 1 - 4 ).

Also The subject of the present invention is a device or Machine, which simplifies the production of the layers in the glass is done automatically.

For this example, a funnel can be used. The funnel rests on the bottom of the glass, but allows leakage through the bevelled tip of the funnel (see drawings) 1 and 2 ). It also contains dimensions for the correct level. In addition, the diameter must be so large that, on the one hand, the components run slowly enough to pass To obtain a sharp separation of the layers, but on the other hand, it also allows a relatively rapid passage. The diameter of the funnel is preferably in the range between 2 and 5 millimeters. A decisive factor is the nature of the device and the diameter and nature of the spout. In order to be able to produce several layered drinks at the same time, several funnels are joined together in a row. Through this filling device (see drawings 5 ), the rapid production of a large number of layered drinks in a short time is possible. Furthermore, here comes a spacer (see drawings 6 ), which ensures the correct arrangement of the containers (glasses) during the pouring of the liquids.

A another possibility for filling of the shift beverage is a machine that basically consists of a filler neck and a device for chronological filling of the individual layers consists. The chronological filling could for example about take a syringe.

A Special feature of the present invention lies in the property the functional unit, with the help of layered drinks in unmistakable Design can be made. The shift drink, which is also referred to below as a cocktail layer sets is made up of at least two layers. The different color and flavor variations of the layered cocktail are already registered as a design by the applicant. The layers remain stable after pouring over each other and also run not after small shakes of the glass. Furthermore, the layers remain over a longer period of time, including several Days stable on top of each other and so get the look of the drink. Only through massive intervention, So for example by stirring of the shift cocktail, the layers mix.

A Another special feature of this novel cocktail layer is the unique taste. By the layering of the cocktail and the Meals of the cocktail in one go and without mixing beforehand Consumers create a unique taste experience. The reason lies in that when drinking, especially when drinking from a high narrow glass, first tasted the top layer becomes. The topmost layer is generally the alcoholic one or bitter layer.

First with a short delay the other layer or the other layers perceived on the tongue. The further layers are preferably sweetish and round off the first perceived bitter respectively alcoholic taste in a special way off and on thus convey an extraordinary Drinking pleasure.

alternative could the shift cocktail of course be consumed in the mixed state, resulting in a whole other flavor impression, although the composition has remained constant.

One Advantage of the present invention is that with this "Kit of Parts "without further Aid various shift cocktails easily, quickly and efficiently can be produced.

Result is an appealing design of the cocktail in the glass, with the different layers clearly separated from each other. In addition, by the different Cocktail variations aroused associations with the viewer, in particular Associations with flags of different nations, countries (ex. Franken) and / or club crests (eg 1.FC Nuremberg), as well as companies and their trademarks.

One Another advantage is the special taste experience, as it is does not exist yet. By enjoying the individual layers with a short delay the taste senses are extraordinarily stimulated, what leads to this special experience.

One another advantage is the possibility to enjoy the cocktail in different ways, depending on whether you have the Stirred cocktail before drinking or not.

All mentioned Advantages are realized with the "kit of parts" according to the invention.

Process Description:

The Layers are manufactured individually, bottled separately and only when filling in a glass on top of each other placed. The production of the individual layers can be over different Recipes are made, taking care that the layers of become physically more dense at the top.

The Pouring the cocktail can be done in different ways. On the one hand you can slowly pour the layers over each other by one the cocktail, similar like pouring a wheat beer, Carefully one after the other with the layers from bottom to top fills.

A another possibility consists of the cocktail from the top to the bottom layer by means of a Device or machine, e.g. with the help of a funnel to fill.

The capacity of the entire cocktail, so the sum of all layers, is preferably 3 to 4cl. The used container, generally made of glass or transparent plastic (plastic cup), is preferably round, tall and narrow, of course, of course other container shapes can be used.

Of the Consumption of the visually appealing layered beverage is preferably carried out in a pull to achieve the described special drinking experience.

Claims (8)

Kit of parts comprising at least two closable containers, filled each with a drinkable liquid, taking the drinkable liquids in terms of the parameters density, sweetness, color and / or alcohol content differ, and a filling aid. Kit of parts according to claim 1, characterized that it is the filling aid is a funnel or a syringe. Kit of parts according to claim 1, characterized that the filling aid also from several related individual filling aids can exist. Kit of parts according to claim 1, characterized that additional articles may be added. An additional article would be for example a container, in particular a glass, for receiving the drink and / or a spacer for quickly juxtaposing a plurality of containers, in particular glasses, around related filling aids (see claim 3) can quickly put on the container. Kit of parts according to claim 1, characterized that when mixed together the potable ones included in the kit of parts liquids with the help of the filling aid a layered beverage is produced observing a specified order, in which the individual layers are clearly separated from each other optically are. Kit of parts according to claim 1, characterized that for the creation of a shift drink, as described in claim 5, no further aids, apart from a container, in particular, a glass, to accommodate the drink needed. Kit of parts according to claim 1, characterized that the cocktail created with the Kit of Parts when drinking in one go, without any previous mixing, a special taste experience at the consumer. The special taste experience takes place because of the enjoyment the individual layers with a short time delay. As a result, the layers are individually perceived and merge in the aftertaste to a special unit / note. Kit of parts according to claim 1, characterized that the layer cocktail created with the Kit of Parts in the glass in the viewer by an appealing design depending on the color Variation a targeted association such. different from flags Nations / Countries Club crest or company / trademark causes.