MixStik

Making a great drink isn't all that hard — you just need to make sure you've got the right amount of each ingredient. The MixStik makes it easy to do just that. This LED-laden stick connects to an app, corresponding each ingredient in the drink with a specific color that shows up on the stick. All you need to do is put the stick in a glass, start pouring, stir/shake/muddle, and garnish. The stick can also be programmed to perform other, less boozy tasks, like become a motion-sensitive lightsaber, or serve as the colorful light source for some light painting.

Photos: Ava Du Parc