Beverage dispenser

A method, comprising:

• receiving a plurality of ingredients into ingredient inlets in a nozzle body;
• receiving water into a first mixing chamber in the nozzle body via a first water flow path;
• pre-mixing a selected one of the ingredients with the water in the first mixing chamber;
• flowing the pre-mixed ingredient and water from the first mixing chamber to a second mixing chamber;
• receiving water into the second mixing chamber via a second water flow path that bypasses the first mixing chamber;
• and
• dispensing the ingredient and water from the second mixing chamber.

A dispensing device, comprising:

• a nozzle body;
• a plurality of ingredient inlets disposed in the nozzle body;
• a water inlet disposed in the nozzle body;
• and
• an isolation barrier, wherein the outer surface of the isolation barrier and the inner surface of the nozzle body form at least one channel;
• wherein the at least one channel is adapted to receive water disposed in the nozzle body from the water inlet;
• further wherein the isolation barrier is adapted to prevent mixing of water and ingredients within the nozzle body.