# Robot-Created Cocktails This Bourbon Punch Was Created by IBM's Chef Watson Computer By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2015-06-12 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bourbon-punch References: [munchies.vice](https://munchies.vice.com/articles/make-this-delicious-bourbon-punch-that-was-invented-by-a-robot) You wouldn't know it by simply looking at these glasses of bourbon punch, but they were cleverly crafted by [IBM's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chhai) Chef Watson. This IBM supercomputer's culinary knowledge is now being put to the test in combination with a software that's designed to pair pleasing ingredient flavors. While a sandwich made with turkey, fennel, sour cream and bacon might sound odd, Chef Watson brings together [unusual flavors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diageo-flavorprintconnect) that we may have a natural bias to. In the case of this bourbon punch, Chef Watson crafted a recipe that combines whiskey with triple sec, bananas, citrus, vanilla, honey and turmeric. As a result, this [robot-created cocktail](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cocktail-of-dreams) is tangy and sweet, but most importantly, it's totally fit for human consumption. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 16% | Activity: 28% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [AI](https://www.trendhunter.com/ai) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Artificial Intelligence in Culinary:** The use of AI in the culinary industry opens up opportunities for creating innovative and unique recipes that challenge traditional flavor combinations. - **Flavor-pairing Software:** The development of flavor-pairing software allows for the creation of unexpected and delightful ingredient combinations that can enhance the taste experience. - **Robotic Mixology:** Robotic mixology presents an opportunity to automate and optimize the cocktail-making process, resulting in consistent and precise drink recipes. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Food and Beverage:** The food and beverage industry can embrace AI and flavor-pairing software to develop innovative recipes and products that cater to changing consumer tastes. - **Hospitality:** The hospitality industry can adopt robotic mixology to enhance the efficiency and quality of cocktail preparation in bars, hotels, and restaurants. - **Technology:** The technology industry has the opportunity to further advance AI and develop more intelligent systems that can revolutionize the culinary and mixology sectors. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AI-Generated Cocktail Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/humans-vs-machines.md) - [AI-Powered Bartenders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-bartender.md) - [AI-Concocted Alcoholic Libations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chhai.md) - [AI-Powered Cocktail Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whats-your-cocktail.md) - [AI Cocktail Assistants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thirsty-bot.md) - [AI-Powered Mixology Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/virtual-bartender.md) - [AI-Generated Cocktail Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-cocktail-menu.md) - [AI-Created Neighborhood Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-generated-cocktails.md) - [AI-Crafted Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/craftgpt.md)