Dare to Flair

The “Red Bull” pour is another fairly easy move to help get you started.

This move, when executed properly, can impress even the toughest critic at your bar.

The key to this move is to moisten the hand, firmly slide the can into the center of the palm, and then hyperextend the fingers to achieve maximum suction.

If you don’t feel confident that there is a strong hold, don’t attempt the pour.

This move can be done with any can, including tall boy beer cans.

Remember, if you are just starting out, never attempt moves for the first time in front of your guests. You should be able to hit any move 90% of the time before you perform it live.

One of the challenges that people face when learning how to become a flair bartender, is figuring out where to start.

People are very eager to start juggling 4 bottles off the start, but that is bit of a stretch.

Begin with easy, high impact – low risk moves that you will be able to execute with confidence with a little practice.

If a guest walks up to the bar, the first thing you do after you greet them, is offer up a coaster or cocktail napkin when asking what they’ll have.

The coaster or napkin toss is an excellent move for those who are brand new to the sport.

It is a fairly easy move to learn and execute, and doesn’t make noise when you drop it!

1.Practice…Practice…Practice…Practice… Practice.

2. Even though you really want to show off your skills, NEVER flair drunk.

3. Never perform anything for your guests until you can land it 9 out of 10 times in practice.

4. Practice…

5. Don’t let the show slow down service.

6. Learn how to deal with drops. They happen. Make your guests laugh with you, not at you.

7. Save the risky moves for competitions, not for work.

8. If you think you have the move, practice it more.

9. Practice with plastic bottles. You can get them from BartenderOne’s barstore.

10. Have fun and keep practicing!

For some beginner, and advanced moves, please check out these videos.