Flair Lesson #26: Tin Start
We’ve been learn slightly more difficult moves lately and I know this move might seem to be a step backward. Hopefully, you can figure out the mechanics of this on your own with just a little bit of practice – I’m just pulling the tin off the rail, giving it a 1 1/2 spin, and catching it by my ear. However, this move is hugely important because it functions as a litmus test of sorts. As I’ve mentioned in previous posts, unless you work in a full flair bar, not all of your guests want to see you flip bottles. Bummer I know, but your job as a bartender is to give your guests exactly what they want.Sometimes that means conversation, sometimes it means entertainment, other times it means a quick drink. This move, the Tin Start is a great, simple litmus test you can use to start making any drink. Keep an eye on your guest while you do the move. If they don’t care or if they don’t seem interested, just make their damn drink. If you get a positive response, consider adding a little flair to their drink. Either way, it only cost you a half second to find out.
I start nearly all of my drinks with either this Tin Start, the Thumb Roll, or a Basic Tin Behind the Back.
FYI: if you’re wondering what tin I am using in this video, it is the Neon Green Coated 28oz. Tin. Exactly the same as our usual 28oz. Standard Weighted Tin, just looks a little flashier.
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