Recipe
Cocktail of the Week: The Paper Plane
A modern classic in perfect balance — equal parts bourbon, Aperol, Amaro Nonino and lemon. Here’s how to build it and why it works.
The Pour House Monday, May 25, 2026 4 min read
Blog
Notes from behind the bar
Flair history, cocktail builds, and student stories — practical reading for anyone learning the craft.
Flair
A Short History of Flair Bartending
From 19th-century "Professor" Jerry Thomas to Coyote Ugly and the modern IFBA circuit — how throwing bottles became an art form.
The Pour House Monday, May 11, 2026 5 min read
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Getting Started
What to Expect in Your First Bartending Class
Nervous about walking in with zero experience? Here's exactly how a first session runs — and why most of the room is in the same boat.
The Pour House Monday, June 1, 2026 3 min read
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