A construction for preparing mixed drinks including a plurality of separate compartments holding a variety of liquid ingredients. Dispensing apparatus associated with each compartment can be individually operated for removing portions of the ingredients from outlet means positioned at a common location. A selector means is associated with the construction, and actuating means for the dispensing apparatus are moved to operating position in response to movement of the selector means. Drive means are provided for automatically achieving dispensing of the desired ingredients. A mixing station is provided for alternative use with the mixing means being driven from the same source as the drive means used for achieving dispensing action.