Flair bartending, just as the name suggests, is something that is remarkable to observe. When the handsome man or pretty woman behind the bar mixes you a drink with amazing agility and ostentation, you will be truly entertained, and will possibly end up enjoying your drink and evening even more. The performance is a special attraction and these versatile barmen (or women) are employed just for their unique bartending services.
An expert barkeeper who is able to entertain patrons in an imaginative and fascinating style while simultaneously making their favorite drinks is said to be bartending with flair. Considered a specialized art form or service, flair bartending requires the ability to juggle items like cocktail shakers together with spirit bottles in a way that is extremely entertaining to those that are looking on. In addition, the speed of service and quality of drink is nothing short of amazing.
Becoming fashionable in the 1990’s with the release of films such as Coyote Ugly And Cocktail, flair bartending can best be described as any trick used by a barman or woman in order to entertain visitors while mixing and serving beverages at the same time. The tossing of spirits bottles or the juggling of cocktail shakers are just two of the several techniques that flair bartenders make use of. Several of the more knowledgeable ones can also do bar magic which involves performing close up conjuring tricks. At the end of the day, the primary goal of this type of bartending service is to offer unusual amusement while mixing drinks, and in so doing, bringing value to a customers drinking and/or dining experience.
It all began with the tricks of The Professor, which was the moniker of Jerry Thomas who can lay claim to being the father of American mixology. Over a century ago, Jerry conducted an experiment where he created a new cocktail by blending Scotch Whiskey and streams of hot water, and the cocktail, which became known as the Blue Blazer, turned into an instant hit all over the world. Following this success, flair bartending became increasingly in demand as a specialized event meant to enliven occasions where drinks were served. Because bartending with flair brought spice and flair to any gathering, this was successfully used as a vehicle for advertizing related products and establishments. Numerous top-notch establishments and products have been successfully launched with the assistance of events featuring bartenders with flair. Nowadays, you even have institutions that offer professional bartending school tuition and certificates in this type of bartending.
If you have plans to call in at a bar or pub for a refreshing drink tonight, then consider one that offers professional flair bartending. If you have the time for a few drinks and some entertainment, then why not enjoy some awesome, visual entertainment that flair barmen or women provide.
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This post was written by wine on September 2, 2009
