AP-3 Precision Cocktail Appliance

Straight to the Bottom Line. Five Cocktails at a Time.

Automated Pouring for Consistency, Scalability & Speed

Key Benefits

Perfect Cocktails, Every Time

Automated precision pouring  guarantees consistent quality & taste across every shift & location.

Reduce Waste & Control Costs

Completely eliminate over-pouring with exact measurements for significant cost reductions.

Boost Efficiency, Minimize Labor

Automate cocktail creation to free up staff, improve service speed during peak hours and elevate the guest experience with more personalized attention.

Built for High-Volume Service

Commercial-grade refrigeration & mechanics ensure reliability even under the most demanding conditions.

Measurable Results From Day One

315
Hours Saved
Average Staff time Saved per Month
18.4%
Revenue Increase
Across Cocktail Programs
360
Drinks/Hour
Max. Capacity
42%
Overpouring
Overpouring Completely Eliminated

Perfectly Served Cocktails
At the Touch of a Button

Select drinks on the keypad or send them directly from your POS.
Place glasses on the carousel, and press Pour.
Serve beautifully crafted cocktails.

AP-3 in a Nutshell

Unparalleled Drink Customization, Consistent Quality, and Streamlined Operation for High-Volume Cocktail Service

Unlimited Options

The AP-3 goes beyond pre-set menus. Load up to 16 liquors, six fresh mixers, and connect up to eight soda flavors.

From classics to custom creations, the possibilities are endless.

Easy Operation

Drink orders can be entered on the keypad. For fully automated order processing, connect to a Point-of-Sale system.

Five Drinks at a Time

Our rotating carousel is not just efficient; it’s a visual spectacle that elevates every bar and keeps up with peak demand.

Serve more, flawlessly.

FlavorSync™ System

Medical-grade pumps power 30 discreet flow paths with sub-1 mL accuracy. Zero cross-contamination. Exceptional consistency.

Ingredients blend as droplets meet in the glass, creating optimal aeration and perfectly balanced flavor.

Designed for Food Safety

The AP-3 is built with uncompromising standards for hygiene and ingredient integrity.

We meticulously source every component that comes in contact with your stock, ensuring each part meets or exceeds industry best practices for food safety – including NSF® certification where applicable.

Easy Maintenance & Service

The AP-3 is easy to maintain. A daily wipe down, a weekly cleaning cycle, and ongoing restocking is all it takes.

Explore the AP-3

Dive into the Details

Beverage Chamber

The Beverage Chambers holds 16 standard bottles from 375mL to 1,500mL.

Soda Ports (On the back)

The AP-3 easily integrates with your existing soda setup thanks to its eight ports, compatible with both pre-mix and post-mix Bag-in-Box systems.

Ingredient Chamber

The two Ingredient Chambers (left and right of the carousel) hold a total of six 1-Gallon carboys filled with non-alcoholic mixers.

Display

The AP-3's display provides operators with clear instructions, real-time drink queue updates, and low-stock alerts.

Keypad

The dynamic 15-button keypad with LCD buttons is the main user interface for interacting with the AP-3.

Beverage Chamber

The Beverage Chambers holds 16 standard bottles from 375mL to 1,500mL.

Ingredient Chamber

The two Ingredient Chambers (left and right of the carousel) hold a total of six 1-Gallon carboys filled with non-alcoholic mixers.

Soda Ports (On the back)

The AP-3 easily integrates with your existing soda setup thanks to its eight ports, compatible with both pre-mix and post-mix Bag-in-Box systems.

Carousel

One to five drinks spin on the carousel at any given time. All the staff has to do is load and unload glasses.

Display

The AP-3's display provides operators with clear instructions, real-time drink queue updates, and low-stock alerts.

Keypad

The dynamic 15-button keypad with LCD buttons is the main user interface for interacting with the AP-3.

Let's get Technical

AP-3 Specifications

Performance
(at full capacity per EN 13487:2019)
Max Drinks/Hour
360
Accuracy
±0.5mL
Drinks at a time
5
Technology
FlavorSync™ Balanced Peristaltic Pump System
Supplies
(at full capacity per EN 13487:2019)
Bottled Beverages 
(Ambient 7°C, Fwd 45°C, Rtn 30°C, half load)
16
Non-Alcoholic Mixers
(Ambient 7°C, Fwd 45°C, Rtn 30°C, half load)
6x 1 Gallon Carboys
Soda Flavors
(Ambient 7°C, Fwd 45°C, Rtn 30°C, half load)
8 or 7+1 Soda Water
Min/Max Bottle Volume
(Ambient 7°C, Fwd 45°C, Rtn 30°C, half load)
375mL - 1,500mL
Maximum Bottle Height
(Ambient 7°C, Fwd 45°C, Rtn 30°C, half load)
14.2" screw cap or 14.59" corked top
Communication
(at full capacity per EN 13487:2019)
Wired Network
(Ambient 7°C, Fwd 45°C, Rtn 30°C, half load)
Gigabit Ethernet (RJ45)
Wireless Network
(Ambient 7°C, Fwd 45°C, Rtn 30°C, half load)
Dual-Band WiFi (2.4 GHz + 5 GHz)
(Ambient 7°C, Fwd 45°C, Rtn 30°C, half load)
Max. Network Speed
(5GHz)
433 Mbps
(at full capacity per EN 13487:2019)
Cooling
Cooling Capacity
210W
Temperature Range
(Beverage Chamber)
31°F - 34°F
Temperature Range
(Ingredient Chambers)
34°F - 38°F
Internal Temp Limits
<40°F
Dimensions & Weight
(at full capacity per EN 13487:2019)
Height
32"
Width
(Ambient 7°C, Fwd 45°C, Rtn 30°C, half load)
32"
Depth
27.28"
Empty Weight
(Ambient 7°C, Fwd 45°C, Rtn 30°C, half load)
89 lb
Electrical
(at full capacity per EN 13487:2019)
Power Consumption (Max)
(Ambient 7°C, Fwd 45°C, Rtn 30°C, half load)
350 W 120 V (± 10%) 60 Hz AC
Fuse Protection Rating
(Ambient 7°C, Fwd 45°C, Rtn 30°C, half load)
15 A

Seamless POS Integration

The AP-3 POS Adapter connects easily with most commercially available Point-of-Sale systems. Simply enter orders as usual – the Adapter takes care of the rest.

How it Works

1

You place the order in your POS system.

2

The POS system transmits the ticket to the AP-3, which extracts relevant drinks from the order.

3

Drinks are automatically added to the queue.

4

The AP-3  pours the drinks.

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you Need to Know
How many Different Cocktails can the Appliance make?
This is not an easy to answer question. It is a bit like asking how many meals can you cook on a 6-burner stove? The AP-3 has 30 discreet ports. In a standard configuration that means sixteen 375 to 1,500 ml alcohol bottles, six pumped non-alcoholic ingredient carboys, and eight different sodas (e.g. from your Wunder-Bar® M4 system).

How many drinks can you get out of this? Given a palette of 30 ingredients, the number of potential cocktails varies significantly by the source, ranging from 20 to 1,500+ cocktail types depending on the recipe collection.
What are the Appliance’s Dimensions?
The AP-3 weighs in at approximately 89 lb (~40 kg) empty. It fits perfectly on standard 30" deep commercial kitchen and bar countertops.

Width: 32”/812.80 mm
Height: 32”/812.80 mm
Depth: 25.43”/646.02 mm (2" of space to rear wall required)

Recommended for standard countertop heights of 30"- 36".  For exact dimensions check out our technical data sheet.
How Quickly does the AP-3 pour a Drink?
Depending on the recipe the drink preparation time can vary. A good rule of thumb is that the AP-3 makes a drink in roughly 10 seconds.

That is 360 drinks per hour if you manage to get the glasses in and out quickly enough.
What About Aeration? Do I need to pour into Cocktail Shakers?
Most, if not all drinks can be poured directly into your preferred glassware, and the drinks are sufficiently aerated. Some of our clients prefer to pour into a cocktail shaker for some extra air.
How do I Clean the AP-3?
The AP-3 has advanced maintenance features that minimize downtime and cleaning effort. Regular cleaning is facilitated by automated reminders, which are triggered based on usage patterns.

The refrigeration system reduces bacterial growth, while frequent operation keeps fresh liquid in the lines, extending the time between cleanings.

Cleaning itself is a straightforward process that takes about 10-15 minutes.
How many Bottles fit into the AP-3?
The AP-3 has room for 16 bottles (375mL – 1,500mL) in the beverage chamber.
Can I hook up my soda Machine?
The AP-3 uses a conventional Bag-in-a-Box system. Seven syrups and one channel of carbonated water are dispensed from e.g. a Wunder-Bar® M4 or M5 system into electronically-controlled inputs on the AP-3.
Can I Program my own Drink Recipes?
Not only can you create your own unique concoctions with completely personalized recipes, but you also gain access to Cocktail Alliance™, an online recipe service that enables you to manage multiple appliances, download pre-made bar standards or seasonal specialties, and have them ready to pour.

With Cocktail Alliance™, you can store your private recipes securely and share them seamlessly across all your locations and appliances.
What kind of Maintenance does the AP-3 need?
Besides occasional cleaning and replacing non-alcoholic ingredient carboys when they appear worn, the AP-3 requires no user maintenance.
How do I get Started?

AP-3 Bar Appliances come as a low monthly lease that includes:

  • The appliance itself
  • White glove delivery
  • Basic installation & setup
  • A Cocktail Alliance™ account to manage your appliances and recipes

No capital expense - Worry-Free Operations. Loved by Owners, Staff & Patrons

Talk to our Account Management Team today.

A Tradition of Innovation

Born of a Legacy of Innovation in New England

The AP-3 isn’t just another appliance; it’s a product of generations of ingenuity born right here in New England – the birthplace of groundbreaking technologies like the telegraph, submarine, helicopter, and even the first practical computer.

From Samuel Morse to Igor Sikorsky, pioneers have launched their innovations from this region, gifting us with essentials like email and the remote control. It’s no coincidence that every aspect of the AP-3 – its design, implementation, and components – originated from Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, and Vermont.

This legacy isn’t just chance; it’s woven into New England’s spirit. And today, we proudly continue that tradition by also manufacturing the entire AP-3 line in Vermont, ensuring quality and supporting the region that sparked its creation.

Our Philosophy

Built with Pride & Purpose

We’re a team of hospitality experts, engineers, and product designers who take immense pride in our work – building exceptional products that are equally intuitive and reliable.

Software and hardware should simply work, without demanding technical expertise.

Technology that Simply Works

The AP-3 requires no complex installations, no frustrating software updates, and delivers clear guidance when needed.

We believe the  user experience shouldn’t require manuals; everything is designed to be serviceable with ease.

Designed for People &  Processes

Ultimately, we build for humans. The AP-3 isn't just about automating drink creation – it’s about delivering consistently exceptional beverages that any establishment can be proud of.

Your workflows. Your recipes. Perfectly executed.
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Get in Touch

At Advanced Bar Systems, we are pouring our full potential into developing robust and user-friendly restaurant automation solutions through precision engineering and thoughtful craftsmanship.

Have questions or need more information about our products? Contact us today with your inquiry and we'll be happy to assist you.

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