Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods of beverage preparation and beverage preparation devices and systems. Example devices and systems described herein can include a first beverage preparation utility configured to automatically perform at least one beverage preparation routine; and a second beverage preparation utility configured to automatically perform at least one beverage preparation routine. The devices and systems can include at least one controller communicatively coupled to at least one of the first beverage preparation utility or the second beverage preparation utility. The at least one controller is configured to cause the first beverage preparation utility to perform at least one beverage preparation routine based at least in part on the at least one beverage preparation routine performed by the second beverage preparation utility.

Abstract: A method for preparing a beverage can include receiving one or more drink orders and adding the one or more drink orders on a queue. The method can also include receiving a selection of the one or more drink orders on the queue and building one or more recipes for the selected drink orders on the queue. The method can further include sending build steps from the one or more recipes to corresponding substations. For each of the build steps, the method can include instructing the corresponding substation to dispense an ingredient or execute an action. The method can also include determining each of the build steps have been completed by a user.

Abstract: A revolving beverage holder may position a first opening of a revolving beverage holder under a dispensing point of a machine. The revolving beverage holder may receive a component of a drink from the machine with a vessel positioned within the first opening. The revolving beverage holder may automatically rotate a plate to position a vessel in a second opening of the revolving beverage holder under the dispensing point of the machine.