Why when i throw bottles during bar flair do i spill liquor?
The reality is that there are two different types of flair moves: working flair moves and exhibition flair moves. Working flair moves are those that can be performed with any level of liquid in the bottle. These moves typically don’t include rotations of the bottle, more like flat tosses. Working flair can also incorporate anything else not nailed down behind the bar. The concept behind working flair is to add some entertainment to the drink making process without slowing down the speed of service. Exhibition flair moves are the ones typically seen in competitions or demonstrations. With 1oz (30mL) or less in the bottles, the centrifugal force generated by the spinning bottles keeps the liquid in place at the bottom of the bottle, so it won’t spill out. You can see the difference in the type of moves if you watch some video. I suggest going to YouTube and searching for both “working flair” and “exhibition flair”.
