Category Archives: Flair Bartending

What’s in Your “Lunchbox”?

As a kid didn’t you love packing your own lunch? You could throw in an array of foods that didn’t really go together but together they created the best shmorgesboard lunchbox! When it comes to alcohol, a bar in Oklahoma City called Edna’s named their signature cocktail the “Lunchbox” as it uses the same method of madness! The “Lunchbox” is comprised of Coors, Amaretto and OJ, it’s presented in a beer mug with a shot of Amaretto sitting at the bottom of the glass and topped with a splash of OJ. Read what the owner has to say about this stumbled upon creation of a cocktail!

Have you been harbouring some bizarre culinary combinations that you’d like to see come to fruition? Let BartenderOne help you release these creative ideas and enrol in a “Get into the Spirit” Workshop, where you will learn how to properly construct a well balanced cocktail and  have the opportunity create a new beverage using fresh ingredients from a Mystery Box or “Lunchbox” shall I say!

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To All the Coffee Lovers…

When that lovely morning alarm starts to ring, is your first thought… It’s coffee time!? Coffee is a staple to many  morning and daytime routines. Maybe you’re getting tired of that traditional cup of Joe and need to revamp that ordinary cup of drip coffee. “Cafe Agave” may be your ticket to a new coffee experience! This American company has “brought together two of the most popular things in the world together in one drink.” Spiked cold coffee beverages is their claim to fame, offering four delicious flavours including..Cafe Mocha, Espresso Shot, Salted Caramel and Vanilla Cinnamon.

Not only is coffee enjoyable to drink, it is also incredibly enjoyable to make. Have you been wondering how to pull a perfect espresso shot or create stunning latte art? BartenderOne’s Buena Barista Workshop is just the evening for you. You’re morning coffee will become even more gratifying and exciting. You’ll be jumping out of bed excited to make yourself an Americano, latte or cappuccino. Click here to sign you and your partner in crime up for a Barista Class!

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I’m Melting…I’m Melting…Into What?…

As we known ice’s composition is quite simple-  frozen water, however its effect is much more complex when added to a beverage. Ice of course brings a chill to your cocktail and if used correctly can open up a spirit’s flavour profile. Consequently, if used incorrectly it can dilute a cocktail or spirit.

But what if ice has much more to offer than just its typical purpose? What if it is used as a garnish, an advertisement or a gimmick? An American company based out of Los Angelas called “West Coast Ice Provisions“, has taken ordinary ice cubes to a whole new level. With the help of robots and engeneering software, “West Coast Ice Provisions” created logos and shapes that can go on or inside ice cubes that fit your specific glassware. To learn more about ice’s effects and ways to use it properly and creatively click here…to enroll in a BartenderOne course. Next time you look into your glass, take notice of your ice and what it’s melting into or around! Cheers!

 

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Just a Dash of Salt Helps the Cocktail Go Down…So Well!

We all find ourselves adding salt to our daily meals in hopes of enhancing the flavours, but what about adding a sprinkle of salt into your cocktails? What does salt really do when its added to a dish or in this case a beverage? A bar called “Midnight Rambler” in Dallas, Texas explains the benefits and “magic” that occurs when saline is added to specific drinks. Options are endless when creating new cocktails and flavours. Book a seat in one of BartenderOne’s cocktail workshops or bartending classes and let your creative side run wild! Who knows, you might just create the next best flavour enhancer for a cocktail!  

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What You Need for a Fantastic St. Patrick’s Day Party!

The countdown is on! St. Patrick’s day is already less than two weeks away! What are your plans? Hosting a party or event? Click here to hire a  professional, talented and entertaining bartender for your St. Patty’s Day bash! What’s on your drink menu? If you’re wanting to try something new and move away from green beer.. click here to check out a list of 5 new Irish Whiskeys that are on the market. Your bartender will serve these whiskies in style and with creativity at your event! 

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“Sprig” Up Your Cocktails by infusing CBD! Here’s How…

Looking to spice or “sprig” up your classic cocktail? Thanks to an American company called “sprig”, this is now possible! They are the “first scientifically made, low dose THC beverage, in California”. This company is now leading the market for cannabis infused drinks. To learn more about “sprig”, and how to order, so you can start shaking up some CBD cocktails click here. Need some cocktail  inspiration? Here’s a link to a tasty Spritz Cocktail recipe. Learn the craft of bartending here and “sprig” some life into your cocktails! 

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BartenderOne helps Pilots Friend achieve a $100K investment from Dragons Den

Not just an energy drink, an all natural bittersweet beverage with NO CRASH!

Not just an energy drink, an all natural bittersweet beverage with NO CRASH!

 

BartenderOne Performance Bartenders were asked to help in a Dragons Den Pitch for Pilots Friend Beverages, and in unprecedented fashion, 3 of the Dragons aligned to work out a deal for 7% equity each, to help build this brand.  A big part of the pitch was the beverage presentation, use of fire, and flair technique to make an impact on the Dragons and to reinforce the quality of the Pilots Friend brand.  BartenderOne was proud to be a part of this successful pitch!

 

Click on the image above to see the Pilots Friend pitch on Dragons Den.  BartenderOne and its staff congratulate Pilots Friend and wish them the best of success in their future partnership!

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Toronto VS Montreal… The Challenge is ON

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Toronto and Montreal have a historic tivalry… from Politics to Hockey the two largest cities in Canada are sworn adversaries, Toronto considers itself the Canadian New York while Montreal proudly boasts as the most european city in North America. Now, a new chapter for this rivalry has started. Welcome to the B1 Beat The Move Challenge the quest to find the best flair bartenders in Canada.

BartenderOne Toronto Flair Gurus, which are in good part responsible for the growing awareness about flair bartender in this Country want to push flair culture further. Every two weeks a new B1 Flair instructor will be posting a new Flair Move, flair bartenders – like our friends as our friends at BartenderOne Montreal-  have those two weeks to come up with a reply, the challenge: replying with an even better move. When one of the sides can’t come up with a decent reply and increase the difficulty it will automatically lose and the other side will get the glory of being crowned as B1BeatTheMove Champion

This Challenge is open to any Flair Bartender in the World willing to demonstrate that they can beat our Flair Instructors. It’s time for the world to know that flair bartending is back and that the best flair bartenders this planet has seen come from Canada.  Follow our Instagram account @BARTENDERONETO and get into the challenge using the hashtag #B1BeatTheMove

Now you know it, grab those bottles and tins and start flipping

… the glory belongs to those who grab life by the horns and a bottle by the neck.

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Started from the bottom, now I flair; Success Story by Luis Brosas

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Luis Brosas is by far one of the most talented bartenders in the Torontonian scene: Senior Instructor at BartenderOne,elite member of the Movers N Shakers Events Team and Director of the BartenderOne SmashLab program, Luis still finds time to successfully pursue a career in Business Management with a specialization in HR at the prestigious Ryerson University. Nevertheless, this success hasn’t been easy and as he admits, Flair Bartending is the key that opened so many doors.

 

Luis’ story began six years ago in Highschool, when watching a flair video sparked the interest for flair in his heart. This interest would transform 3 years later into a passion after joining the BartenderOne MasterClass and seeing with his own two eyes B1 instructor, Andrew Campolli flair like a pro in class. In that moment, Luis knew this was something he had to master…. and he did.

 

One week after graduating from B1 MasterClass, Luis participated in his first ever Flair Competition. His superb skill earned him the right to be crowned as the Number 1 Amateur Flair Bartender by the Toronto Flair League (TFL) 6 months down the road in 2011, only to be ranked Number 1 Semi Pro Flair Bartender by the TFL one year later

 

His talent, charm, discipline and willingness to work hard quickly earned him a seat at the BartenderOne team to travel around Canada producing top quality events for thirsty clients demanding top quality entertainment, as well as getting him a job as Flair Bartender at Jack Astor’s and College Street Bar.

 

The road was not easy, Luis remembers training 4 to 6 hours a day at the beginning of his career, even today, after all these years of practice, Luis still practices around 30 hours a week to stay sharp and develop new routines.

 

Does knowing how to flair have a positive impact on a bartender’s career? Luis knows clearly his answer: “My career as a bartender would be nonexistent if it wasn’t for flair. The best opportunities have come from flair; from standing out in competitions to developing a great personality behind the bar”

Now you know it, flair, with enough hard work and dedication can literally change your life just as it did with Luis.  Grab your bottles and tins and start practicing. We want to see you at the next Flair Competition along side Luis and other flair artists.

 

Do you dare to flair?

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Qui se cache derrière BartenderOne Montréal?

(An English version follows.)

Cette série d’article est destinée à vous informer sur les membres de l’équipe de BartenderOne Montréal. Cette semaine, rencontrez un de vos instructeurs, Antoine Galdes, mieux connu sous le nom de Tony.

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Si on avait à trouver un mot pour décrire Tony, intensité serait le bon. Qu’on parle de sport, d’étude ou de jeux vidéo, il se lance sans retenue dans tout ce qu’il entreprend. C’est donc avec sa passion habituelle qu’il a pénétré le monde du bar pour la première fois en 2009. Il a depuis travaillé comme barback, barman et gérant dans 5 bars à cocktail et 2 compagnies de bartending événementiel. Il a aussi participé à plus d’une dizaine de compétitions de bartending à travers le Canada, où plus d’une fois il a su prendre place sur le podium.

Il en est aujourd’hui à jongler entre la fin de ses études universitaires, la gestion de sa propre école de bar et de son bar le B1. Ses talents pour le flair y sont peut-être pour quelque chose!

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Who’s hiding behind Montreal’s BartenderOne? Get to know our team through this series of articles. This week, meet one of your instructors, Antoine Galdes, better known as Tony.

If we had to find one word to describe Antoine, intensity would be it. Whether we’re talking about sports, studies or video games, he jumps with both feet into everything he does without thinking twice. So in 2009, he entered the world of bars with his usual passion. He has worked since then as a barback, barman and manager in 5 different cocktail bars and 2 events bartending companies. He has also participated in numerous bartending competitions throughout Canada and climbed on the podium more than once.

He is now juggling between the end of his university degree, the management of his own bar school and his bar, the B1. Maybe his flair talents have something to do with it?!

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