Neon and shadows
Fog, rain, and smog
Cybernetic upgrades
The retro-future bar
choko Mix glowing ingredients and molecular spheres to discover the science of layering neon drinks.
choko Smoking cloches trap rosemary or wood smoke over drinks to evoke the industrial, smog-filled air of futuristic landscapes.
In the anime Ghost in the Shell, what is the name of the cybernetically enhanced protagonist?
What natural emulsifier is commonly used in molecular mixology to create stable, airy foams?
choko Fog, Rain, and Smog
Smog and fog make the neon glow (neon glow!) / Mie scattering puts on a city light show (light show!)
choko Soy lecithin helps create light, airy foams that sit atop drinks like the perpetual smog layers of mega-corporations.
Which classic 1982 sci-fi film heavily inspired the rainy, neon aesthetic of modern anime?
Dry ice safety: Dry ice is solid carbon dioxide and must never be touched with bare hands or swallowed, as it can cause severe frostbite.
Which seaweed-derived ingredient is used to make solid, clear 'raindrops' on glassware?
The visible vapor and gases given off by a burning or smoldering substance. In 2024, mixologists used applewood smoke to recreate the polluted, hazy atmosphere of dystopian Neo-Tokyo.