As bartenders continue to push the limits of creativity and innovation, drinkers are turning towards artisanal spirits and high-quality ingredients in search of enhanced experiences. From cocktail-infused gels to molecular mixology, this avant-garde art form turns drinks into unforgettable sensory encounters – with sustainability in mind and value at its heart; bartenders are reinventing alcohol distillation to produce drinks which both elicit emotion and share stories about life itself.

Mixology has long been considered an environmentally responsible industry, from farm-to-glass sourcing practices and low ABV spirits, to more inclusive practices among bartenders and their clientele. Environmental responsibility has become one of the primary drivers of innovation within mixology today, from farm-to-glass production methods and sustainable ingredient sourcing initiatives to reduced plastic waste and sustainable ingredients sourcing practices.

Alcohol distillation is a complex process that requires careful attention to many variables to ensure optimal process performance and safety. This publication details its basic principles before exploring equipment that might be found in small fuel alcohol production plants; general selection criteria will also help evaluate these alternatives.

Alcohol distillation relies on the fact that various components in a liquid mixture have different boiling points at given pressures, which allows them to separate as they boil off. While this simplification helps simplify the process, in reality more advanced chemical separation techniques may be necessary in order to obtain truly pure products.