Flair Bartending Food Cooking International Guide
Flair Bartending Is A Special Treat
By Barry J Smallhorn
If you find bars relaxing and enjoyable, then you will enjoy
flair bartending even more for the amazing flamboyance of the
bartending services. Usually, not only is the barman or female
bartender striking in appearance, but the style with which he
or she makes your drink is simply fascinating. A professional
flair bartender is hired especially for his or her special skills
at preparing regular and mixed drink recipes.
Bartending with flair is an exclusive and specialized art form
or service, whereby skilled bartenders entertain guests in the
most imaginative and fascinating manner. This includes the handling
of easily recognizable bar tools, such as cocktail shakers or
liquor bottles, in a series of moves akin, in many ways, to those
of a juggler.
What’s equally amazing is the quality of the drink and the speed
with which it is created. The term "flair bartending"
became popular among bartenders during the mid 1990’s, with the
advent of such movies as Cocktail and Coyote Ugly, and can be
described as any trick employed by a bartender to entertain guests,
while mixing their drinks.
Flair Bartending Provides Entertainment In A Unique Manner
The flipping or juggling of shakers, bottles etc. are but a few
of the varied techniques used by professional flair bartenders.
Some practitioners are even capable of using flammable liquors,
as well as trained to perform close-up magic tricks, commonly
referred to as "bar magic." Ultimately, the main objective
of this service is to entertain, in a unique manner, while mixing
drinks, and thereby adding value to a patron’s drinking or dining
experience.
While he may not have been the first bartender, the legendary
Jerry Thomas (nicknamed - "The Professor") was, as early
records suggest, the first barman who can lay claim to the title
of "the first flair bartender."
As a result of an experiment conducted by Thomas during the mid
1800’s, during which he mixed boiling hot streams of water with
Scotch whiskey, the original cocktail, the "Blue Blazer"
was born. It went on to become extremely popular around the world
at the time.
Bartenders With Flair Are Much In Demand
Today, bartenders with flair are very much in demand by reputed
hotel chains, clubs, restaurants, event planners, etc. and are
even hired by film stars and other celebrities, as a special feature
at their private parties.
Moreover, marketers and venue owners have found this specialized
service to be extremely effective for the advertising or launching
of a new liquor brand, or even a new bar or pub.
Extensive Courses In Flair Styles And Techniques
On several occasions, top liquor distilleries have sponsored
flair bartending competitions and have gained significant advertising
mileage, in terms of exposure for their brands. Today, several
catering colleges, hotel management institutes and other catering
institutions offer extensive courses in flair styles and techniques.
Why not review your options and try out a flair bartending bar
today? The next time you are looking for a new bar, why not choose
one that offers flair bartenders? Along with a simulating cocktail
or one of your other favorite drinks for your taste buds, you
will also enjoy a special treat for the eyes as well.
Who wouldn’t enjoy free entertainment with their mixed drink?
Wouldn’t you?
About the Author:
Barry J Smallhorn has written a number of articles on cocktails, cooking, food and recipes including
Cocktail Recipes,
Seafood Recipes,
Jerky Beef Meat Recipe,
Make Jerky,
Food Recipes,
Tuna Fish,
Caviar,
Potato Recipes,
Organic Gift Baskets.
Keep a lookout for more articles on this website.
Did You Know This About Bars And Drinks?
Bartending is a great career field for those individuals who
love to work with the public. There are many different job opportunities
as a bartender if you know where to look. It may be in a restaurant
bar or in a nightclub.
The choices are yours once you learn the necessary skills that
you will need to be a bartender. Those skills include customer
service and knowing how to make those specialty drinks people
love to order. Plus you will need to know how to rake in those
big tips!
The choices are yours once you learn the necessary skills that
you will need to be a bartender. Those skills include customer
service and knowing how to make those specialty drinks people
love to order. Plus you will need to know how to rake in those
big tips!
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