Flair Bartending Lesson #42: Double Glass Split Behind Back
This is a much trickier Prop Flair move than we have previously been doing but it’s also a bit more fun and flashy. It helps if you are already comfortable with The Stall.
Much like the Glassware Lift-Off, start with 2 stackable glasses. This time, however, we are going to balance them on the back of our hand before tossing them through the air, catching one behind our back and one in front of us. Anytime we are learning a flair bartending move that involves two objects it is helpful to practice each item (or each hand) one at a time so we can focus on each item separately. To practice:
1) Be safe, be smart. You will break a few glasses while learning this move. Minimize the risk from broken glass by practicing safely over a floor mat. Also, make sure you are not close enough to anyone or anything that could get hurt or broken if you lose control of the glasses.
2) Start with just one lowball glass stalled on the back of your right hand. To “throw” this glass, lift your hand up and back towards you while you Continue Reading » Flair Bartending Lesson #42: Double Glass Split Behind Back
Flair Bartending Lesson #41: Glassware Lift-Off
This is a great Prop Flair move that I use just about anytime I need to make two lowball cocktails. Make sure you are already comfortable with the Flat Behind the Back.
1) You will need two stackable glasses for this flair move. If you work in bar that has stacks of lowball glasses next to the ice bin, start by grabbing one with another on top of it.
2) Hold the two glasses (upside down) out to the side with your arm extended. Your hand should be holding the mouth of the bottom glass.
3) Keeping your hold on the bottom glass, lift your arm up and bend your elbow back towards you. The toss should make a nice arc through the air and land in your other hand right by your tailbone, much like in the Flat Behind the Back.
4) If you’re having problems with the toss, Continue Reading » Flair Bartending Lesson #41: Glassware Lift-Off