hire a mixologist

We offer two varieties of MIXOLOGISTS:

• FLAIR Mixologist
• COCKTAIL Mixologist

FLAIR MIXOLOGIST

To be technically correct, the term is actually 'working Flair'. The easiest way to some up a Flair Mixologist is to picture Tom Cruise in the film "Cocktail". A Flair Mixologist is the 'show-off', the extovert cocktail bartender; the one that twirls, whizzes, throws and catches bottles in between making cocktails. You've seen them. They are the 'flash Harry's' of the industry. Entertaining, amusing, fun and exciting to watch. They are professional and VERY skilled at what they do. It doesn't take hours of practice - it takes YEARS of practice to be good.

They will kill me for saying this, but they are the Prima Donnas of our industry. These guys MAKE a party happen!

COCKTAIL MIXOLOGIST

A true Professional. A bartender that KNOWS how to make spectacular cocktails. NOT every bartender (in a pub or restaurant) can make cocktails or knows what drinks can be mixed together to make a mind-blowing fantastic cocktail. Ask a barman in a pub to make you a cocktail. - see what you get. You'll more than likely get a 'passble' cocktail but not a GREAT cocktail leaving you wanting more!

A Cocktail Mixologist has a 'feeling', a sensitivity and the knowledge of what works-with-what and exactly how much of each ingredient to mix. Only practice and an affinity with Cocktails can produce a first-rate Cocktail Mixologist.

PRICES

Minimum hire period: Three (3) hours.
Available: Any part of the Country, any time.
Travel Fee: Added at cost to the Mixology fee (see notes below)

Cocktail Mixologist: £231.52
Flair Mixologist: £251.08

EXTRAS

Professional Menu: £28.00
We will ceate from the cocktails you have choosen a professional looking menu that sits on your bar. This aids the Mixologist (and you) from guests asking "what cocktails have you got" or "can you make..." and so forth. Guests can read and decide which cocktail to have from the menu provided. Each cocktail lists the ingredients plus essential tasting notes.

Professional Bar: see Hire a Cocktail Bar

Service

• Location
  We have a network of Professional Mixologists (Cocktail and Flair) in various locations around the country. This means we can keep our prices low and you'll always get the nearest Mixologist to your party venue. All travelling is charged at cost. We cover the entire UK mainland.
  
• Arrival.
  
  Our Mixologist(s) will arrive approximately 45-60 minutes before your event is to start (sometimes earlier) to set up their equipment, have a final brief by you and get-to-know the ins-and-outs of your function or party.
  
  
• Equipment.
  
  Our Mixologists will bring all their own equipment (shakers, strainers and so forth). You may be asked to provide some bartender items.
  
• Length of service.
  The minimum length of service is 3-hours. You may wish the Mixologist to perform longer. To obtain a price for this, divide the 3-hour rate (quoted above) by 3 to obtain the hourly rate. Multiply by the total number of hours you require.
  
• The Menu.
  This adds a professional touch to your function or party. Our menu is an attractively laid-out list of the cocktails you guests can try - name, contents of the cocktail plus a brief taste description.
  
• The Shopping List.
  Getting the right quantity of drink, soft drinks, juices, cordials, limes, lemons and so forth can cost a great deal of money if not calculated correctly. This is where we come in. We will discuss the cocktails you want, the length of your party, how many Cocktails you want for each guest and of course your budget. From this we will calculate the exacdt amount you'll need - right down to the last lime! This is a FREE service we offer.
  
• The Bar.
  For parties up to 30 guests, our Mixologists can perform from almost any table or counter (preferably chest height). However for parties with MORE THAN 30 guests, they will need to use a PROFESSIONAL BAR - be it one in situ at the venue OR one that we can provide.
  
• Serving Cocktails.
  Our Mixologists are human (handsome, intelligent, fit and with great personalities) however, when there is a party of more than 30 guests, it is virtually impossible to serve all your guests with Cocktails all night long using just one Mixologist.
  
  If you wish him to Flair (that is twist, twirl, catch and throw inbetween making drinks) he cannot serve everyone and do his 'party tricks'. A Cocktail Mixologist will need to be hired to back-up the Flair Mixologist or you can provide bar staff from your venue to help (make cocktails). The last thing you (or us) want is a queue of thirsty party-goers desperately waiting to get served (no matter how entertaining the Flair Mixologist is!) Being realistic and practical is the key to a successful evening.
  
  We vet, interview and hire only the best in the industry to make your evening a total and enjoyable success.