Master flair bartending with a world champion!
Learn professional techniques from Ivan Usov — three-time world flair bartending champion
What is flair?
Flair bartending is the art of performing with bar tools and bottles, transforming cocktail-making into an engaging show.
If you master flair bartending, you can:
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Play with attention
Turning cocktail-making into an exciting performance that grabs guests’ attention and keeps them coming back. This can be the highlight of their night and increase loyalty.
02
Earn more tips
Exciting performances often lead to higher tips, as guests enjoy the unique experience and the effort you put into it.
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Grow in your career
Flair skills make you more valuable as a bartender, opening up chances for promotions, competitions, and special events.
04
Express yourself
Flair lets you show your personality through fun tricks, making your work more creative.
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Give guests a memorable experience
Flair turns a simple drink order into something interactive and unforgettable.
With flair, you stand out by entertaining guests and creating memorable experiences, making you more popular and successful in the bar industry.
Online course
Online courses allow you to learn from an experienced instructor with a strong reputation who has trained many bartenders, even if you live in a different city or country. This option is affordable, provides a flexible schedule, quality knowledge, and expert feedback.
Bartending school
Attending bartending school is a good way to learn flair, but it’s usually more expensive. Also, it’s not guaranteed that you’ll find a qualified instructor in your city who can thoroughly teach the techniques, so results may vary depending on the school.
Self-Education
There are many free lessons available online, which is convenient but also problematic: there’s so much information that it’s hard to know what’s relevant and right for you. You could end up spending time practicing techniques that later turn out to be unusable.
Here are 3 main ways to learn flair bartending:
Learn When You Want
The online format lets you study at your own pace and return to materials whenever needed.
Why this course will help you…
The course is based on years of experience training bartenders and is designed so that each step is clear and easy to understand.
Signature Training System
Techniques for Any Bar
This course combines flair techniques with craft skills, focusing on fine motor skills and working with small items in tight spaces.
Skills You Can Use Right Away
All skills taught in the course can be immediately applied in practice, allowing you to use what you’ve learned on the job, impress guests, and enhance your professional value.
Stay Motivated and Build Confidence
The course not only teaches techniques but also keeps you motivated, helping you build confidence and see progress at each stage of learning.
This course suits anyone looking to stand out in the industry and gain practical skills for career growth, competitions, or creating memorable guest experiences
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Experienced Bartenders Seeking to Level Up
Bartenders looking to add new elements to their work and offer something unique to guests.
Freelance Bartenders and Event Bartenders
Those working private events or weddings, where flair can make the experience more memorable and impressive.
Bar Managers or Bar Owners
Those who want to train their team with new skills to enhance service and create a unique atmosphere.
Bartenders Preparing for Competitions
For those aiming to compete, this course provides structure and techniques to reach the required level.
Bar Culture Enthusiasts
Individuals wanting to impress friends or guests at home with more interesting and professional drink presentations.
Beginner Bartenders
Those starting their career and wanting to quickly learn flair basics to stand out and engage guests.
Ivan Usov
About me
- One of the most famous flair bartenders in the world
- Three-time world champion (2013, 2018, and 2019)
- Two-time U.S. national champion (2022 and 2023)
- Over one million followers across social media platforms, including Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube
- Trained hundreds of bartenders and inspired thousands worldwide to pursue flair bartending and transform their careers
What’s inside?
A detailed breakdown of movements, hand placements, catches, working with fire, and bottle handling. Just like in real champion-level training sessions.
1. Introduction – Define goals and commit to daily practice.
2. Practice Location – Train safely at home or behind the bar.
3. Equipment – Basic tools: shaker, jigger, spoon, strainer, and bottles.
4. Course Philosophy – Repetition is key to mastering moves.
5. Homework – Optimize your movements through practice.
Result:
Gain essential skills, clear techniques, and confidence to boost your speed and professionalism as a bartender.
2. Practice Location – Train safely at home or behind the bar.
3. Equipment – Basic tools: shaker, jigger, spoon, strainer, and bottles.
4. Course Philosophy – Repetition is key to mastering moves.
5. Homework – Optimize your movements through practice.
Result:
Gain essential skills, clear techniques, and confidence to boost your speed and professionalism as a bartender.
1. The Slide Technique – Add style to your moves with the versatile Slide.
2. The Fingerspin Technique – Spin jiggers, spoons, and bottles effortlessly.
3. Working with Closed Bottles – Handle screw-top and wine bottles elegantly.
Result: Instantly enhance your bartending with simple, stylish techniques.
2. The Fingerspin Technique – Spin jiggers, spoons, and bottles effortlessly.
3. Working with Closed Bottles – Handle screw-top and wine bottles elegantly.
Result: Instantly enhance your bartending with simple, stylish techniques.
1. Foundations of Flair – Organize your bar and practice smooth flair moves.
2. Pouring and Bottle Moves – Clean pours and dynamic techniques: Swing, Swipe, Cross-Pour.
3. Mastering the Jigger – Stylish and precise jigger skills.
4. Working with Shakers – Efficient ice-loading techniques.
5. Mastering the Bar Spoon – Add flair with the helicopter move.
Result: Gain speed, precision, and style to enhance your bartending.
2. Pouring and Bottle Moves – Clean pours and dynamic techniques: Swing, Swipe, Cross-Pour.
3. Mastering the Jigger – Stylish and precise jigger skills.
4. Working with Shakers – Efficient ice-loading techniques.
5. Mastering the Bar Spoon – Add flair with the helicopter move.
Result: Gain speed, precision, and style to enhance your bartending.
1. Starting Flair – Add flair step-by-step.
2. Thumb Roll – Use one move with multiple tools.
3. Swipe – Quick and dynamic move for bottles or shakers.
4. Double Spin Throw – Master double-rotation throws.
Result: Confidently add style and precision to your bartending.
2. Thumb Roll – Use one move with multiple tools.
3. Swipe – Quick and dynamic move for bottles or shakers.
4. Double Spin Throw – Master double-rotation throws.
Result: Confidently add style and precision to your bartending.
1. Efficiency in Flair – Use the From A to B method to add flair without slowing down service.
2. Behind-the-Back Throw – Learn a controlled, impressive move with smooth technique.
3. Palm Spin – Master the spin for fluid, stylish motion.
4. Shadow Pass – Perfect a precise and elegant pass behind the head.
Result: Seamlessly integrate advanced flair moves into your work, maintaining speed, control, and style.
2. Behind-the-Back Throw – Learn a controlled, impressive move with smooth technique.
3. Palm Spin – Master the spin for fluid, stylish motion.
4. Shadow Pass – Perfect a precise and elegant pass behind the head.
Result: Seamlessly integrate advanced flair moves into your work, maintaining speed, control, and style.
1. Intro to Combos – Combine 2-3 moves with smooth transitions.
2. Simple Sequences – Practice fast, seamless combos with tools.
3. Both Hands – Improve coordination with mirrored and asynchronous moves.
Result: Perform fluid, precise sequences that enhance your flair and control.
2. Simple Sequences – Practice fast, seamless combos with tools.
3. Both Hands – Improve coordination with mirrored and asynchronous moves.
Result: Perform fluid, precise sequences that enhance your flair and control.
1. Linking Moves – Create seamless combinations with moves like Exchange and Swipe Throw.
2. Bottle and Shaker Combo – Perform a show-stopping combo for space and skill showcasing.
3. Capturing Attention – Balance flair with interaction, using eye contact and connection to engage guests.
Result: Master the art of creating captivating flair routines that hold attention and leave a lasting impression.
2. Bottle and Shaker Combo – Perform a show-stopping combo for space and skill showcasing.
3. Capturing Attention – Balance flair with interaction, using eye contact and connection to engage guests.
Result: Master the art of creating captivating flair routines that hold attention and leave a lasting impression.
1. Tricks with Ice – Perform simple, universal ice tricks that consistently wow guests.
2. Liquid Transfer – Master a signature move with liquids for a show-stopping performance.
3. Final Assignment – Complete the final challenge to earn your diploma.
Result: Add engaging, crowd-pleasing tricks to your repertoire and showcase your skills with a diploma-worthy performance.
2. Liquid Transfer – Master a signature move with liquids for a show-stopping performance.
3. Final Assignment – Complete the final challenge to earn your diploma.
Result: Add engaging, crowd-pleasing tricks to your repertoire and showcase your skills with a diploma-worthy performance.
Any doubts?
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My bar has limited space; I think flair requires a lot of room
Flair includes a wide range of techniques, and we can choose those best suited for your bar’s space, requiring minimal room.
I have a high volume of orders and no time for tricks
With a smart approach, flair bartending can take just one extra second per drink. But that one second can transform the impression you make on your guests.
I feel like I won’t be able to do it; flair bartending looks too difficult
It can seem challenging without guidance. In this course, each move is broken down into simple steps, with each stage building logically on the last. You’ll progress steadily, learning to avoid mistakes and work confidently.
Success Stories
VIP Plan
Personal coaching with Ivan
for 6 weeks with weekly Zoom calls and progress tracking until results are achieved.
for 6 weeks with weekly Zoom calls and progress tracking until results are achieved.
$ 990
Basic Plan
Includes:
- 30 lessons designed for results.
- Technical support for all course-related questions.
- 12 months of access from any device.
- Flexible learning anytime, anywhere.
- Certificate upon passing the final exam.
$ 270
Options
Join now to learn from a three-time champion! Become the bartender everyone talks about, boost your income, build your reputation, and take your skills to the next level. Start your journey to mastery today!
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Q & A
Yes, the course is specifically designed for online learning with detailed lessons, including slow-motion breakdowns. More than 200 people from other countries have completed this course, and they are already seeing great results.
All lessons are pre-recorded, so you can watch them anytime on your phone or laptop. Additionally, the group and VIP plans include extra Zoom meetings with Ivan.
The course is primarily aimed at working bartenders. However, beginners can also join, as we have included a basic mixology course to help you get familiar with bartending.
It’s not necessary for bartenders to know tricks. However, it’s an additional skill that helps you stand out, makes guest interactions more enjoyable, increases your chances of earning extra tips, and also lets you have some fun in the process.
Many bartenders know some flair moves but struggle to use them effectively in real situations. Some hesitate due to fear or lack of confidence. We provide exercises and strategies to help you overcome these challenges, along with a clear system to learn new tricks and gauge your progress.
