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Learn to make 4 of the most popular cocktails using basic flairing tricks and increase your TIPS Х3фФ
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2 weeks
Flair workshop suits:
1. Bartenders
You will increase your income level, get respect from colleagues and public recognition. You’ll understand how to
integrate flairing into your work life (even if you work behind a regular bar).
2. Fans of flairing
You will understand how to do complex tricks from easy to hard, systematize your skills, and be able to make a
high-quality breakthrough in flairing
3. Beginners
You will learn how to make basic cocktails with a mini-show, surprise your friends and family. Perhaps you will be
inspired and choose flair bartending as your сareer.
You will increase your income level, get respect from colleagues and public recognition. You’ll understand how to
integrate flairing into your work life (even if you work behind a regular bar).
2. Fans of flairing
You will understand how to do complex tricks from easy to hard, systematize your skills, and be able to make a
high-quality breakthrough in flairing
3. Beginners
You will learn how to make basic cocktails with a mini-show, surprise your friends and family. Perhaps you will be
inspired and choose flair bartending as your сareer.
you'll learn how to make 4 cocktails with different preparation methods, 3 tricks for each cocktail. + an additional 10 tricks that will be needed everywhere.
And most importantly - with these skills you can easily reach the income X3 and even more)inspired and choose flair bartending as your сareer.
YOUR RESULT AFTER
WORKSHOP
WORKSHOP
Video lessons
Group calls
Work chats
Flair-community
IVAN USOV
Program author
USA Flair Bartender Champion WCC 2022 and World Champion 2018&2019 (you can google it)
I’m a Bartender with 15 years experience
Over the past 10 years, I‘ve visited more than 40 countries and given hundreds of performances
I’m a Flair blogger with millions of views
Now I live in NY and work at the largest events in the country
I have trained over 100 bartenders around the world
Let's take a closer look at each lesson
1 LESSON - Aperol - build (wine glass)
- trick with the glass
- steep pour
- straw trick
- steep pour
- straw trick
2 LESSON - Boulevardier - billfold
- cross purr
- throw interception 2 booze
- spoon trick
- throw interception 2 booze
- spoon trick
3 LESON - Milano-Torino
Practice.
- shaker layout
- cross fill
- flip
- shaker layout
- cross fill
- flip
4 LESSON - New York Sauer
- ice loading
- fancy pouring into a jigger
- wine bottle transfer
- fancy pouring into a jigger
- wine bottle transfer
Sounds difficult?
THIS IS WRONG! EACH LESSON IS A DETAILED INFORMATION WITH AN EXPLANATION OF ALL THE DETAILS.
I built this product so that every bartender comes out with the result
Prices
the price of my personal workshop is as low as possible so that everyone can take the most important step - to start
What my students can do
What my students can say
1 MODULE
History, types of flaring, pros and cons
History, types of flaring, pros and cons
- How did flair come about? The first bartenders who
made flaring history
- Popular types of flaring. Which one to choose for
working in a bar?
- The benefits of flaring that attract bartenders
- Why not every bartender uses flaring techniques?
Main disadvantages
MODULE RESULT:
You will learn how flairing came about and what it was
originally created for. You'll understand what facets of
flaring you can safely apply, and where you should pay
more attention.
made flaring history
- Popular types of flaring. Which one to choose for
working in a bar?
- The benefits of flaring that attract bartenders
- Why not every bartender uses flaring techniques?
Main disadvantages
MODULE RESULT:
You will learn how flairing came about and what it was
originally created for. You'll understand what facets of
flaring you can safely apply, and where you should pay
more attention.
2 MODULE
Preparation for the start. The basics of flair
Preparation for the start. The basics of flair
- Workplace preparation for training (even in a small
bar)
- Psychological blocks. The main fears in the practice of
flairing
- Physical preparation for flairing
- Basic safety techniques. Take care of yourself, people
and equipment around you.
MODULE RESULT:
You'll be fully prepared to integrate flairing into your
work life safely and as productively as possible. You'll
find out that simple preparation removes most fears
and opens up new horizons for making money.
bar)
- Psychological blocks. The main fears in the practice of
flairing
- Physical preparation for flairing
- Basic safety techniques. Take care of yourself, people
and equipment around you.
MODULE RESULT:
You'll be fully prepared to integrate flairing into your
work life safely and as productively as possible. You'll
find out that simple preparation removes most fears
and opens up new horizons for making money.
3 MODULE
Practice. Basic tricks: pours and grip
Practice. Basic tricks: pours and grip
- Straight and reverse grip on the bottle
- Spectacular pours
- Jet slices on the rack and on the weight
- Creating the popular Margarita cocktail with flairing
techniques
MODULE RESULT:
You’ll learn how to do spectacular tricks and
implement them immediately in your work behind any
bar. At this point, you'll feel guests tip you more, and
colleagues begin to admire your moves.
- Spectacular pours
- Jet slices on the rack and on the weight
- Creating the popular Margarita cocktail with flairing
techniques
MODULE RESULT:
You’ll learn how to do spectacular tricks and
implement them immediately in your work behind any
bar. At this point, you'll feel guests tip you more, and
colleagues begin to admire your moves.
4 MODULE
Practice. Basic tricks: palm tricks
Practice. Basic tricks: palm tricks
- Palm Spin
- 8-move
- Thumb roll
- Making Whiskey Sour in the air
MODULE RESULT:
You’ll confidently begin to serve popular cocktails with bright elements of flair.
- 8-move
- Thumb roll
- Making Whiskey Sour in the air
MODULE RESULT:
You’ll confidently begin to serve popular cocktails with bright elements of flair.
5 MODULE
Practice. Basic tricks: throwing movements
Practice. Basic tricks: throwing movements
- 5 basic throws
- Integrate throws in the regular bar
- Making a Daiquiri cocktail with new techniques
MODULE RESULT:
Throws will cease to be something unattainable for you. You will be able to make cocktails in the air, leaving no one indifferent.
- Integrate throws in the regular bar
- Making a Daiquiri cocktail with new techniques
MODULE RESULT:
Throws will cease to be something unattainable for you. You will be able to make cocktails in the air, leaving no one indifferent.
6 MODULE
Practice. Basic tricks: catching the balance
Practice. Basic tricks: catching the balance
- Wrist balance: technique
- Balance on the elbow and forearm: making a drink right on the balance
- Gathering the attention of all the girls who drink Aperol spritz
MODULE RESULT:
By this module you are already confidently earning more than you did before the training. Now you have one more cocktail in your piggy bank - a popular Aperol.
- Balance on the elbow and forearm: making a drink right on the balance
- Gathering the attention of all the girls who drink Aperol spritz
MODULE RESULT:
By this module you are already confidently earning more than you did before the training. Now you have one more cocktail in your piggy bank - a popular Aperol.
7 MODULE
Practice. Tricks with Liquid and Compound Pouring
Practice. Tricks with Liquid and Compound Pouring
- Fluid Transfer Technique, Frowning
- Catchy shakers with liquid inside - trick combinations
- Blending drinks into a delicious Negroni
MODULE RESULT:
You can make Negroni with a bright pitch.
- Catchy shakers with liquid inside - trick combinations
- Blending drinks into a delicious Negroni
MODULE RESULT:
You can make Negroni with a bright pitch.
8 MODULE
Practice. Work with 2 subjects.
Practice. Work with 2 subjects.
- Swipe Thru
- Changes, throws with interceptions: combining into a combination
- Mixed drinks
MODULE RESULT:
The base is passed. Now you are a real flair player. You can create a show using several items. Your colleagues will already stop hiding their admiration.
- Changes, throws with interceptions: combining into a combination
- Mixed drinks
MODULE RESULT:
The base is passed. Now you are a real flair player. You can create a show using several items. Your colleagues will already stop hiding their admiration.
9 MODULE
Practice for the pros. Building Bundles
Practice for the pros. Building Bundles
- Bundle: Shaker + Bottle
- Bundle: 2 bottles
- Bundle: 2 shakers + bottle
- A $100 espresso martini
MODULE RESULT:
Flairing is a working tool for you to get big tips. Throws, spectacular pours, inventory tricks - you can combine any technique into eye-catching bundles and do it even behind a regular bar.
- Bundle: 2 bottles
- Bundle: 2 shakers + bottle
- A $100 espresso martini
MODULE RESULT:
Flairing is a working tool for you to get big tips. Throws, spectacular pours, inventory tricks - you can combine any technique into eye-catching bundles and do it even behind a regular bar.
10 MODULE
Effective flairing in Different Bar Formats
Effective flairing in Different Bar Formats
- Principles of quick work in the bar with the elements of flairing: two and more cocktails at the same time
- How to adapt any workplace so that flairing helps work
- Development of coordination and strategic thinking
- Dirty martini
- Cosmopolitan
MODULE RESULT:
You understand how and where to apply flairing so that it brings money and pleasure. You confidently adjust any workplace to suit you and while flairing you catch the eyes of guests and fellow bartenders.
- How to adapt any workplace so that flairing helps work
- Development of coordination and strategic thinking
- Dirty martini
- Cosmopolitan
MODULE RESULT:
You understand how and where to apply flairing so that it brings money and pleasure. You confidently adjust any workplace to suit you and while flairing you catch the eyes of guests and fellow bartenders.
1 MODULE
Fine motor skills & hand movements
Fine motor skills & hand movements
- Palm Spin
- Hot 8-move
- Thumb Roll
- Combine all the moves together into a spectacular bundle with 2 shakers
MODULE RESULT:
You will learn how to make an impressive bunch of simple movements in just one lesson.
Palm Spin + 8-move + Thumb Roll + 2 shakers... What happens next?
- Hot 8-move
- Thumb Roll
- Combine all the moves together into a spectacular bundle with 2 shakers
MODULE RESULT:
You will learn how to make an impressive bunch of simple movements in just one lesson.
Palm Spin + 8-move + Thumb Roll + 2 shakers... What happens next?
2 MODULE
5 basic throws in working flair (shaker + bottle)
5 basic throws in working flair (shaker + bottle)
- Throw in front of you with a shaker rotation
- 4 throws behind the head
- 4 choices for throwing behind the back
- Throws from behind
- Shadow pass
MODULE RESULT:
Congratulations! You know how to make basic flair throws. Now those flying bottles and shakers are part of your work life.
- 4 throws behind the head
- 4 choices for throwing behind the back
- Throws from behind
- Shadow pass
MODULE RESULT:
Congratulations! You know how to make basic flair throws. Now those flying bottles and shakers are part of your work life.
3 MODULE
Swipe Thru
Swipe Thru
- Thru from forward and backward grip: difference between each other
- Alignments with misses: 5 basic tricks
- Reverse swing: forward and reverse grip technique
- 3 working bundles to reinforce this technique
MODULE RESULT:
You have mastered the most important techniques for interacting with two and more objects. Also you don't need to figure out how to combine them - three working connections are already in your professional pocket.
- Alignments with misses: 5 basic tricks
- Reverse swing: forward and reverse grip technique
- 3 working bundles to reinforce this technique
MODULE RESULT:
You have mastered the most important techniques for interacting with two and more objects. Also you don't need to figure out how to combine them - three working connections are already in your professional pocket.
4 MODULE
Changes. 3 basic interception techniques
Changes. 3 basic interception techniques
- Intercepting BEFORE ITSELF in combination with basic throws
- Interception ON THE HEAD with all throws
- The Interception BEHIND THE BACK
- 2 working bundles with these techniques
MODULE RESULT:
You know how to do interceptions, vivid and essential elements for making bundles in flairing. Meanwhile, I'm already very proud of those who have made it to this module - the cool ones.
- Interception ON THE HEAD with all throws
- The Interception BEHIND THE BACK
- 2 working bundles with these techniques
MODULE RESULT:
You know how to do interceptions, vivid and essential elements for making bundles in flairing. Meanwhile, I'm already very proud of those who have made it to this module - the cool ones.
5 MODULE
Exchanges
Exchanges
- 20 combinations of throws with 2 objects in working flairing
- 2 work bundles with these techniques
MODULE RESULT:
You have learned the technique that lies at the heart of juggling objects. This gives you limitless scope to create connections at a more complex level.
- 2 work bundles with these techniques
MODULE RESULT:
You have learned the technique that lies at the heart of juggling objects. This gives you limitless scope to create connections at a more complex level.
6 MODULE
Grips and layouts
Grips and layouts
- All basic grip options
- Nest, Snatch, Multiplex: techniques of interaction of two subjects in one hand
- A working bundle
MODULE RESULT:
You can catch objects in many different ways... Now it's no problem for you to catch two objects in one hand and spectacularly throw them in the air.
- Nest, Snatch, Multiplex: techniques of interaction of two subjects in one hand
- A working bundle
MODULE RESULT:
You can catch objects in many different ways... Now it's no problem for you to catch two objects in one hand and spectacularly throw them in the air.
7 MODULE
Work with 3 subjects. Part 1
Work with 3 subjects. Part 1
- Interception technique by the example of 2 bundles: 2 shakers + 1 bottle + ice
- Technique with 1 flip by the example of 2 bundles: 2 shakers + 1 bottle + ice
- Combination of a throw and an interception with the same 3 items
MODULE RESULT:
You definitely understand that the interception technique is much easier than the 1-throw technique... while still being able to confidently do both.
- Technique with 1 flip by the example of 2 bundles: 2 shakers + 1 bottle + ice
- Combination of a throw and an interception with the same 3 items
MODULE RESULT:
You definitely understand that the interception technique is much easier than the 1-throw technique... while still being able to confidently do both.
8 MODULE
Work with 3 subjects: throw + throw. Part 2
Work with 3 subjects: throw + throw. Part 2
- Working bright bundle with 2 shakers and 1 bottle
- Ice Loading Bundle (Scoop + Boston Shaker)
MODULE RESULT:
The lesson is built on the basis of techniques from modules 5 and 6. You deftly combine different grip techniques, which gives a huge scope for creating memorable and unique tricks.
- Ice Loading Bundle (Scoop + Boston Shaker)
MODULE RESULT:
The lesson is built on the basis of techniques from modules 5 and 6. You deftly combine different grip techniques, which gives a huge scope for creating memorable and unique tricks.
9 MODULE
Working with 3 Subjects: Juggling Techniques in Working Flairing. Part 3
Working with 3 Subjects: Juggling Techniques in Working Flairing. Part 3
- Learning to make the same bundles in a completely new way, so that they seem different
- New working combination: 2 shakers + 1 bottle in the "3 shots" technique
- Bundle : 2 jiggers + 1 bottle in the "3 rolls" technique
MODULE RESULT:
This is probably one of the most important lessons for those who plan to pump up their juggling skills and increase the number of items. You will finally understand the very essence of juggling in working flairing by examples of the different bundles.
- New working combination: 2 shakers + 1 bottle in the "3 shots" technique
- Bundle : 2 jiggers + 1 bottle in the "3 rolls" technique
MODULE RESULT:
This is probably one of the most important lessons for those who plan to pump up their juggling skills and increase the number of items. You will finally understand the very essence of juggling in working flairing by examples of the different bundles.
10 MODULE
Working with 4 subjects: from simple to complex. Part 1
Working with 4 subjects: from simple to complex. Part 1
- Transfer technique: 3 shakers + 1 bottle
- Technique of throwing 1 item in 1 move: 3 shakers + 1 bottle
- The technique "throw + interception" by the example of three different tricks
MODULE RESULT:
You can safely flip 4 items and 100% gather all the attention and tips from your bar customers
- Technique of throwing 1 item in 1 move: 3 shakers + 1 bottle
- The technique "throw + interception" by the example of three different tricks
MODULE RESULT:
You can safely flip 4 items and 100% gather all the attention and tips from your bar customers
11 MODULE
Working with 4 Subjects: Working flairing. Part 2
Working with 4 Subjects: Working flairing. Part 2
- Analyze 4 tricks in the techniques of 2+1, 1+2, 1+3, 1+1 and a little more...
- Analyze of all classical variants of interaction of subjects: 1+1+1, 2+1+1, 1+2+1, 1+3+1, 1+1+2
MODULE RESULT:
You can do things that 97% of bartenders never even dreamed of. At this module you are already confidently integrating flairing techniques into your working life and thinking about a promotion (if you haven't already been offered one, of course).
- Analyze of all classical variants of interaction of subjects: 1+1+1, 2+1+1, 1+2+1, 1+3+1, 1+1+2
MODULE RESULT:
You can do things that 97% of bartenders never even dreamed of. At this module you are already confidently integrating flairing techniques into your working life and thinking about a promotion (if you haven't already been offered one, of course).
12 MODULE
Show flairing - What is it?
Show flairing - What is it?
- All basic throws with rotations
- Reverse rotation (reverse rotation)
- Over the Shoulder Throw with Bottle Rotation
- Cool bundle for 2 bottles
- Shaker+Bottle Bundle with Reverse Rotation
MODULE RESULT:
You know the basics of show flair and understand how to apply it)) You've got some gorgeous bundles in your collection that engage even the most bored guests.
- Reverse rotation (reverse rotation)
- Over the Shoulder Throw with Bottle Rotation
- Cool bundle for 2 bottles
- Shaker+Bottle Bundle with Reverse Rotation
MODULE RESULT:
You know the basics of show flair and understand how to apply it)) You've got some gorgeous bundles in your collection that engage even the most bored guests.
13 MODULE
Rolls
Rolls
- Rolls (technique with a bottle) and with shakers
- Rolls down from the shoulder
- Rolls up from the brush
- How to combine different rolls: complex rolls
- Working bundles: 1 bottle, shaker + bottle, 2 shakers + bottle
MODULE RESULT:
You can roll bottles and shakers all over your body, adding fire and pepper to your bundles.
- Rolls down from the shoulder
- Rolls up from the brush
- How to combine different rolls: complex rolls
- Working bundles: 1 bottle, shaker + bottle, 2 shakers + bottle
MODULE RESULT:
You can roll bottles and shakers all over your body, adding fire and pepper to your bundles.
14 MODULE
Balances
Balances
- Carpal balances with 2 bottles
- Balance on the forearm: 2 shakers + bottle
- Elbow balances: shaker + bottle, 2 bottles.
MODULE RESULT:
You have mastered all possible balance techniques: wrist, forearm, elbow, and reverse forearm. You can catch balance, hold objects confidently, and most importantly, integrate these techniques into your favorite work bindings.
- Balance on the forearm: 2 shakers + bottle
- Elbow balances: shaker + bottle, 2 bottles.
MODULE RESULT:
You have mastered all possible balance techniques: wrist, forearm, elbow, and reverse forearm. You can catch balance, hold objects confidently, and most importantly, integrate these techniques into your favorite work bindings.
15 MODULE
Undercuts
Undercuts
- 4 combinations with the most popular types of undercuts: wrist, forearm, elbow, reverse forearm.
- Bottle and shaker undercuts by the side
- Punching with the hand and forearm
- Working bindings: shaker + bottle (hand pounding + shaker pounding), 2 shakers + bottle, 2 bottles
MODULE RESULT:
You know how to do the tweaks that speak without words about you as a flair PRO. You've got four new working tricks in your arsenal that work like a tip magnet.
- Bottle and shaker undercuts by the side
- Punching with the hand and forearm
- Working bindings: shaker + bottle (hand pounding + shaker pounding), 2 shakers + bottle, 2 bottles
MODULE RESULT:
You know how to do the tweaks that speak without words about you as a flair PRO. You've got four new working tricks in your arsenal that work like a tip magnet.
16 MODULE
Multiplexes
Multiplexes
- What are multiplexes? How do you work with them?
- Analyze of techniques with shakers and bottles
- Working bundles: 2 shakers + bottle, 2 bottles, 3 bottles, 4 bottles
MODULE RESULT:
You easily work with a large number of items, know how to catch and discard each of them.
- Analyze of techniques with shakers and bottles
- Working bundles: 2 shakers + bottle, 2 bottles, 3 bottles, 4 bottles
MODULE RESULT:
You easily work with a large number of items, know how to catch and discard each of them.
17 MODULE
Flash throws
Flash throws
- What are flash throws?
- Analyze of this technique using a two-bottle bundle as an example
- Working bundles: 2 bottles + shaker, 3 bottles, 4 bottles
MODULE RESULT:
You'll learn a lot of difficult and fancy tricks. Take them confidently as a basis to build your program for championships and get good scores. Now's the time to win prizes.
- Analyze of this technique using a two-bottle bundle as an example
- Working bundles: 2 bottles + shaker, 3 bottles, 4 bottles
MODULE RESULT:
You'll learn a lot of difficult and fancy tricks. Take them confidently as a basis to build your program for championships and get good scores. Now's the time to win prizes.
18 MODULE
Finger Rolls
Finger Rolls
- Preparing fingers and hands for new techniques
- Finger rolls by the neck of the bottle
- Finger rolls by the base of the bottle
- Finger rolls with 2 bottles in one hand
- Working bundles to reinforce techniques
MODULE RESULT:
You know how to do a very popular technique of working with bottles and bar props, and you're also pumping your fingers...who else is going to teach you that?
- Finger rolls by the neck of the bottle
- Finger rolls by the base of the bottle
- Finger rolls with 2 bottles in one hand
- Working bundles to reinforce techniques
MODULE RESULT:
You know how to do a very popular technique of working with bottles and bar props, and you're also pumping your fingers...who else is going to teach you that?
19 MODULE
Classic Bottle Juggling
Classic Bottle Juggling
- Juggling 3 bottles: step by step instructions
- Juggling 4 bottles
- Catching the balance in juggling
MODULE RESULT:
You will understand how bottles differ from other objects. You will be able to juggle like a professional and catch bottles on balance with confidence.
- Juggling 4 bottles
- Catching the balance in juggling
MODULE RESULT:
You will understand how bottles differ from other objects. You will be able to juggle like a professional and catch bottles on balance with confidence.
20 MODULE
Upgrade Your Tricks and Bindings
Upgrade Your Tricks and Bindings
- How do I analyze my own and others' bundles?
- How I come up with my own ligatures and movements
- My secret to make the bundles perfect
- Integrating new moves into our shows
- Why are your first 3 ideas going nowhere?
MODULE RESULT:
You are ready to invent and run your own shows. You are ready to perform in competitions.
You are my colleague! See you at events and competitions????
- How I come up with my own ligatures and movements
- My secret to make the bundles perfect
- Integrating new moves into our shows
- Why are your first 3 ideas going nowhere?
MODULE RESULT:
You are ready to invent and run your own shows. You are ready to perform in competitions.
You are my colleague! See you at events and competitions????
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