BAR AND FLAIRTENDING

TECHNIQUES 
LESSON 3
PART II
 Definition of
Terms
Bartending – refers to the art of mixing wines and spirits, drinks preparation,
beverage services, merchandising and good customer relation.

 Cocktail – is a mixed drink made up of a base liquor/ wine, modifying

ingredients, flavoring and coloring ingredients.

 Flairtending – is the act of flipping, spinning, throwing, balancing, catching

bottles, drinks and various bar tool(s) while in the process of making mixed
drink(s).
Mixology – is the art of following a recipe or formula to
produce a standard ad consistent drink according to
specification.

    Mocktail – is the collection of mixed drinks which

contains no alcohol.

    Modifier – refers to the liqueurs and non-alcoholic

beverages added to the main ingredient when mixing a
drink.
BARTENDING
Is the art of mixing wines and spirits, drink
preparation, beverage services,
merchandising and good customer
relationship.
 Is considered as one of the most
interesting professions because:

Þ    it entails accuracy in the measurement

of various wines and spirits;

Þ    it provides a thorough knowledge

regarding bar personnel management;
 Bar services should be executed in accordance with prescribed
standards and with graciousness to ensure customer satisfaction.
For a faster and more efficient bar service, mis-en-place
requirements 
1. Bar stocks
2.  Tools 
3. Equipment

 must be ready before the start of operations.

BAR SUPPLIES
AND FOOD
STOCKS
•Orange Juice
•Pineapple Juice
•Tomato Juice
•Grapefruit Juice
•Mango Juice
•Fresh Orange Juice
•Lemon 
•Kalamansi 
 Red Cherries
Green Olives
Cocktail Onion
Refined Sugar
Evaporated Milk
Salt and Pepper
Fresh Orange Fruit
Fresh Pineapple Fruit
Syrup
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General Bar Supplies
Drink List       
Wine List
Cocktail Napkins
Stirrer 
Matches
Cocktail Coaster
Straws
BAR ACCESSORIES
Ashtrays

Check Holder
Bar Trays Change Trays
Tent Cards
Promo Card Display
BEVERAGES
  White Wine                                   
      
•Red Wine
•Champagne
•Brandies
•Whiskies
•Rum
•Gin 
•Vodka
•Tequila
•Vermouth
•Canned and Bottled Beer
Setting Up and Closing the Bar

BASIC PREPARATION FOR BAR

SET UP 
Check the Cleanliness and
condition of the following
1. Bar Counter
2. Bar Stools
3. Bar storage Area
 Before Opening the Bar,
see to it that:
·         Beers, juices and other
perishable items are refrigerated.
·         Glasses and other equipment
are clean and ready.
·         Fruits for garnishing are ready.
·         Ice in ice bins are available.
·         Alcoholic beverages are
properly displayed.
·         Bar is clean and properly set-
up
    Sequence of Bar
Set-Up
1.    Open the bar.
2.    Refrigerate beer, juices and
other perishable items.
3.    Clean glasses and other
equipment.
4.    Prepare fruits for garnishing
5.    Prepare ice in ice bins.
6.    Display alcoholic beverages.
7.    Clean the whole bar area.
8.    Set-up the bar counter
 Closing the Bar

I.  Back Check Up List

a. perishables are refrigerated and covered with damped cloth
b. Operating equipment and tools are arranged and covered
(Knife , bar spoon, Ice Tong, Bar Trays, Ash Trays, Cutting board, Jiggers, Ice
bucket, Wine bucket, Blender, Mixed Glass, Ice pick, Salt and Pepper Shaker,
and other glasses and supplies)
c. Bar Counter is Clean and Polished. 
d. Requisition forms and other documents are placed inside shelves.
e.    Glasses are clean, dried and transferred to the racks.
f.     The bar floor area is vacuumed/cleaned
 FLAIRTENDING TECHNIQUES
10 BASIC MOVES

1. Frontal Flip
2. Side Flip
3. Rainbow Pass
4. Throw Behind the Back
5. Shoulder Back Flip
6. Thumb Roll
7. Water Falls
8. Tomahawk
9. Boomerang
10. Stall/ Balancing
10 BASIC MOVES
Flair Tutorial | Basic Flair | Flairtending - YouT
ube
BASIC ROUTINE
1. Snake Arm
2. Shadow Pass
3. Shoulder Back Flip Stall
4. Behind the back Throw
5. Bottle Tap
6. Bottle Roll
7. Reverse Thumb Roll
8. Shoulder Frontal Flip
9. Reverse Spin Grab
10. Shoulder Flip Back
Catch
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BASIC ROUTINE
Flair tutorial 2 | Basic Flair | Flairtending | Flair Bartending - YouTube
10 BASIC BOTTLE TRICKS 1. Change Grip Circle
2. Change Grip around Head
3. Change Grip around head in
Grip Circle
4. Change Grip around head
into Arm roll down
5. Flat behind the back
6. Flat from behind back
7. Flat behind back with same
hand
8. Swipe Through
9. Circle Swipe Through
10. Combo with Tin
10 Basic Bottle Tricks
Flair bartending instruction video 2: 10 basic working flair moves with bottle! - YouTube
References
Online
Bartending: Bar Service and bartending (azelbartending101.blogspot.co
m)
  

Flair Tutorial | Basic Flair | Flairtending - YouTube 

Flair bartending instruction video 2: 10 basic working flair moves with b

ottle! - YouTube
References
Books:
Roldan Amelia, et al: (2018) Food and Beverage Service and Customer
relations (First Ed.)

Edica, Benito, et al: (2003) Food Service and Bartending

Prepared by

Mr. Barnard Maraon

Professor