| Flair bartending, just as the name suggests, is | | | | service is to entertain, in a unique manner, while |
| something that is wonderful to watch. When the | | | | mixing drinks, and thereby adding value to a |
| handsome man or beautiful woman behind the bar | | | | patron's drinking or dining experience. |
| mixes you a drink with amazing dexterity and | | | | Flair bartending was introduced to the world by |
| flamboyance you will be truly entertained, and will | | | | Jerry Thomas who was popularly known as "The |
| possibly end up enjoying your drink and evening | | | | Professor." The "Blue Blazer" was a cocktail |
| even more. The performance is a special | | | | created by Jerry by mixing hot water streams |
| attraction and these skilled barkeeps are engaged | | | | with Scotch whisky. This happened in the 1800's |
| precisely for their unique bartending services. | | | | and become immensely popular in those days. |
| Bartending with flair is an exclusive and specialized | | | | It was from this beginning that this type of |
| art form or service, whereby skilled bartenders | | | | bartending picked up recognition and popularity. |
| entertain guests in the most imaginative and | | | | The attraction of this special skill is such that |
| fascinating manner. This includes the handling of | | | | today, these professional bartenders are hot |
| easily recognizable bar tools, such as cocktail | | | | favorites at all types of parties. Bars, hotels and |
| shakers or liquor bottles, in a series of moves | | | | similar institutions use their services to launch and |
| akin, in many ways, to those of a juggler. What's | | | | advertise their premises, while new products also |
| equally amazing is the quality of the drink and the | | | | use this as a vehicle for advertising. |
| speed with which it is created. | | | | Many leading distilleries and hotels have organized |
| The term "flair bartending" became popular among | | | | special bartending events with flair bartenders, to |
| bartenders during the mid 1990's, with the advent | | | | gain mileage for their products or services. So |
| of such movies as Cocktail and Coyote Ugly, and | | | | popular has this profession become today that |
| can be described as any trick employed by a | | | | you can find special courses and diplomas offered |
| bartender to entertain guests, while mixing their | | | | on the subject. |
| drinks. The flipping or juggling of shakers, bottles | | | | If you're planning to stopover at a bar or pub this |
| etc. are but a few of the varied techniques used | | | | evening, then look for one that offers professional |
| by professional flair bartenders. | | | | flair bartending. Yes, you do need that refreshing |
| Some practitioners are even capable of using | | | | drink, don't you? If you have the time for a |
| flammable liquors, as well as trained to perform | | | | couple drinks and some entertainment, then why |
| close-up magic tricks, commonly referred to as | | | | not enjoy some awesome, visual entertainment |
| "bar magic." Ultimately, the main objective of this | | | | that flair bartenders offer. For free!! |