World · India Bureau
Shanghai Bar Uses Pulse Readings to Customize Cocktail Orders
A novel drinking establishment in Shanghai has generated interest by checking customers' pulse rates before preparing personalised cocktails. The bar tailors each drink based on individual biometric data, incorporating herbs and other ingredients suited to the patron's physiological state.
LSN India ·
A Shanghai bar has introduced an unconventional approach to mixology, replacing traditional menus with pulse-based drink customisation. Before ordering, patrons undergo a quick pulse check, which staff then use as a basis for crafting bespoke cocktails.
The establishment prepares each drink using herbs, botanicals, and other ingredients selected to complement the customer's individual pulse rate and apparent physical condition. This personalised method aims to create beverages tailored to each patron's momentary health profile rather than offering standardised cocktail recipes.
The concept merges traditional wellness principles with modern bartending, reflecting growing consumer interest in health-conscious drinking options. The pulse-reading system allows the bar to adjust ingredient combinations, potentially varying the herbal content, strength, and other properties of each cocktail based on biometric feedback.
The innovative approach has attracted attention from both locals and visitors curious about this intersection of healthcare diagnostics and hospitality. It represents a broader trend among premium bars in major Asian cities to offer experiences that transcend conventional food and beverage service, incorporating wellness and personalisation as core elements of the customer experience.