Patent ID: 6159513
Filing Date: 2000-12-12
Classification: A47J,B65D

Abstract:
A method of packaging and preparing a mixed drink, comprisingproviding a drink container having a predetermined volume with an opening and a removable fluid tight cap;pre-filling the container to a predetermined level with at least a first liquid drink ingredient, wherein said predetermined level provides an empty head space within said container above said first liquid drink ingredient having a head space volume approximately equal to a desired volume of additional ingredients to be added to the container according to a recipe to complete said mixed drink;placing a fluid-tight seal on the opening of said container while maintaining said head space volume applying a removable strainer to the container opening over said fluid-tight seal;applying the fluid tight cap to close said container;applying a consumer removable safety seal to the container while maintaining said head space volume;subsequently removing the cap, strainer fluid tight seal and safety seal and then filling said head space with at least a second ingredient according to the recipe to complete the mixed drink;optionally reapplying the strainer;again applying the fluid tight cap to close the container;shaking the container to mix the contents; andremoving the fluid tight cap to dispense the mixed drink.