Shake It Mixer

Designers OlssønBarbieri were asked to develop a new range of Cordials named “Shake-it”, tapping into a renewed interest in drinks and convenience culture focused on elevating the drinking experience and eating at home. The goal was to bring one of the oldest cocktail-making ingredients back into the “Art of Mixing”. They saw the opportunity to create a link between the rise of cocktail-making at home, the search for more complex flavours, and healthier ingredients.

I contributed to the project with 3D CAD design and development of the glass bottle, moving the design from 2D concepts to 3D models and prints to production.

The bottle is inspired by vintage carafes and classic glass juicers — the first associated with hosting and special occasions, the latter for everyday use. The 12 grooves at the bottom of the bottle offer a distinguished and premium look, exciting light refractions, and a good grip while pouring. If you slice across any citrus fruit, you’ll see a circle divided into sections called “liths”, and limes have 12. Lime is the hero of cordials, the most commonly used. The grooves meet at the bottom, mimicking the shape of a juicer. The cork has a utilitarian quality, balancing premium cue with accessibility.

More details on the project are on the OlssønBarbieri website.

Photography: Hinda Fahre