How to Free Pour | Bartending 101

[@ThirstyBartenders]

We made this video for bartenders who work in high volume bars that do not require jiggers. Free pouring is best when you are making LOTS of vodka/sodas, rum/cokes, etc. The faster you can make those drinks the more money you will make! However, stop and use that jigger if you need to when making specialty cocktails with multiple ingredients. Cheers to you all!

[@mjxlee369]

How many oz in a double shot and how many counts do I do?!??

[@sean3white]

This helped more than any video I’ve found! I’m a dj and this helped me figure out that the count is at 160 beats per minute so I’ve just been singing hey ya before I pour lmao and then i just shake it like a polaroid picture

[@ur-angel1873]

This is the best advice as well 😅 thank you

[@MadMallory]

😂❤️

[@STUDIOROLY]

Try 168 bpm. I think it’s more accurate !

[@ButtersDClown]

Counting like music is whats helped me too! I do "1 and 2 and" and stop as I would begin the 3. I've tried "1 e and uh" for each quarter but thats a little more thinking power

[@beelauren]

This is the best thing I've ever read 🤣 I'm going to try that 💜

[@tylerwells711]

I lied about bartending experience and I have a job interview tomorrow. Thank you!

[@ThirstyBartenders]

You got this!! 🍀 😅

[@Ivette_SoThoro]

Lmao. Did you get the job?!

[@tylerwells711]

@@Ivette_SoThoro they turned me down :(

[@christonbethel5160]

​@@tylerwells711why?

[@elliot1405]

I’ve been bartending for about 5 months now and nobody really trained me. Just kinda got thrown into the fire lol. Been having a great time and makin fat stacks but I thiiiiink I’ve been counting too slow lol 😝 whoops….this is really gonna help me keep our inventory on point. Thanks guys! PS - the part about which way the spout should be facing was really helpful too

[@ThirstyBartenders]

😂🤣 glad we could help!

[@ryanllewellyn3472]

Fat stacks 😂😂😂

[@catherinethegreatsgroceryasmr]

Love the fat stacks part 😂😏💰

[@CALISUPERSPORT]

When I first learned the "jerk" method of cutting liquor, I though you bounce it upwards first towards the ceiling, but the spout has to bounce downwards into the drink first then up to stop it flowing. And it can be a very small bounce downward, but just make sure it's deliberate and quick enough.

[@dr.random8920]

Thank you for explaining this 👌 I was able to envision it.

[@northtexasdude]

Rewatching this vid with a smile. Just finished my bartender training at the restaurant I work at.. and I learned my pour counts from these fabulous Gals. In honor of y’all, I’m going yell “Thir-sty-bar-tenders” on my first free pour count on my first shift.

[@ThirstyBartenders]

THIS!!! Made our day :) Woop woop keep it up

[@tiffanytran5420]

Love your video. Thank you pretty ladies

[@monikabrown3858]

I start working at a huge music venue tomorrow and I’ve only been a beertender at a brewery, and I’ve been nervous about making drinks, so this was so helpful 🖤

[@ThirstyBartenders]

You got this! I'm glad we could help!

[@RomboutVersluijs]

You need to own the bar otherwise you'll get run over. Stand proud and convient. Remember, it's your bar don't let them make you feel nervous

[@CALISUPERSPORT]

@@RomboutVersluijs facts. There's almost not enough time to be nervous.

[@hm-fy5iz]

thank you for explaining the count ! it's basic 4/4 time, which is super helpful to know.

[@ThirstyBartenders]

Happy to help! 😊

[@fudgepopsicles]

Just got hired as a bartender, this video is so useful!

[@ThirstyBartenders]

Congrats! That makes us so happy! We will be making more content like this :)

[@xotwod7156]

How has it been going!

[@mlrd6622]

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[@Mariaaasings]

“just back and forth all day, jerk..jerk” .. “make it your bish” 😂😂 love these girls! this is helpful 😍

[@ThirstyBartenders]

Sooo good to hear!! Yay! 💙💙💙

[@wlump]

For real though I just started bartending fulltime 2days ago

[@wlump]

The count for the oz's is literally all I needed 🤣🤣

[@benjaminblair3221]

Yo I’m fifteen. I’ve never drank before. I have no idea why I’m watching this but now I know how to be a bartender

[@ThirstyBartenders]

Hahahahaha talk to us in 6 years youngin! 😂

[@borna5539]

@Aussie Sportsman are u in bartending

[@iimmpyt]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@Rungification1]

I'm geeked

[@Mithic_sk]

Lmao I'm 13 a and watching this cause I practice at a home bar

[@TheCasualTaurus]

This was very helpful! Getting into this profession, and I really appreciate the guidance!!

[@ThirstyBartenders]

Thank you! Good luck! 👏🏼🙌🏼

[@lobsterlover12]

Y'all are great teachers!

[@Bmystyle]

Really helpful! Yes free pouring looks better, BUT if the drink is too strong or too weak, the customer thinks you don’t know what you’re doing & they probably won’t be tipping well or coming back.

[@iluminacocktailacademy8128]

Hi girls! This is exactly how I pour and teach my students how to free pour 😉 the only difference is that I'm mostly in Europe so I even adjusted my ml recipes to oz so everyone can learn the same way 😁 keep going! I saw you at work at Hyde beach last year 👍👍👍👍👍 keep up the good work!

[@ThirstyBartenders]

This is awesome!!!! Yay!! Thank you! 💙

[@borna5539]

U adjusted ml to oz so more people understand it?

[@22Jentina]

@@borna5539 yes that's kinda what I do. Ml and oz are mentioned in each recipe and oz can also be used as parts in case you don't have an exact measuring tool 😊🍸 cheers!

[@sommvibes]

Thank you for sharing . . . SUCCESS!

[@ThirstyBartenders]

Yay! 🎉

[@analogueoverdigital929]

This has helped me so much. I also took an empty bottle of titos😂, with a spout and just practiced at my place with water... now my drinks taste great and I always get smiles. Love it. Counting is so important too. Definitely subbed.. loved the video and y'all made me laugh A LOT. 😂

[@KWOLFTHERAPPER]

I find your teaching very clear to understand thank you so much for explaining clearly

[@ThirstyBartenders]

You are very welcome! Happy to hear that

[@golfgunsandcocktailschannel]

I thought I’m an expert already in free pouring until I stumbled onto this video. You girls are awesome and fun to watch! Cheers! 🍹😃👍

[@ThirstyBartenders]

Thanks so much 😊 Thinking about doing an updated version of this one!

[@angelagiftsforanyoccasions1]

Nice and simple love it

[@mak_xx9456]

New bartender here ! Thank you so much this helped A LOT.

[@ThirstyBartenders]

You're welcome! Make those tips!

[@taylortremaine3286]

This was so helpful! The fast 4 count was so much better for me than trying to do a 1.5 oz 4 count like I was taught. Also the spout advice seemed obvious but was news to me. Thanks!

[@ThirstyBartenders]

Yay! Happy to help

[@jonathanwilliams1974]

Just got my pour spouts. Always wanted to pour like a boss at home instead of using a jigger. Need to practice up before July 4th tiki drinks!!!! Great video!!

[@ThirstyBartenders]

Thank you! Have fun! 🥳👏🏼

[@taeishap10]

“Did I lose y’all???…. MaYbE.. iDk?! I lost myself a little bit right there” 🤣🤣🤪🥰🥰😝 that was my favorite! The honesty!

[@ThirstyBartenders]

LOL! 😅

[@stephanieroseguera9788]

I do this i have to do top speed of service i have to be super fast and these work! I am a cantina taco bell bartender

[@ThirstyBartenders]

Love a high volume bar 🤑

[@asom1912]

this was so helpful thank you so much

[@sirriffsalot4158]

The only trouble I have with this is the way you're showing (effectively of course in this video by the way) how to 'violently' throw the liqour down to get a clean and instant stream and then the abrupt finish. This works very well if you're pouring straight into a shaker, but if you're doing 40 glasses of avec, say, that simply CANNOT have spills all over them (think 5-star hotel), this becomes a lot more tricky to get right across the board. Thanks for the video!

[@jhawkins0605]

"Who likes to use a jigger? You're gonna look like an amateur." Wait... what?? I think this is a good space to mention that there are different types of bartending. This is "Club" bartending. Busy, high volume scenes like Clubs or Dive Bars where people order things like vodka soda, red-headed sluts, and AMFs. Then there's "Craft" bartending. Places like Speakeasys, Cocktail Lounges, Tiki Bars, etc where people order Manhattans, Negronies, or Classic Daiquiries. If you show up to a craft bartending gig trying to free pour you're going to be laughed out of there. Don't get me wrong, free pouring is good to know but it certainly doesn't make you look "more professional".

[@ThirstyBartenders]

Yes, 100%! We should have made this point more clear. This free pour video is meant for high volume clubs/bars. We do jigger for specialty cocktails.

[@amberfusco6348]

I 10000% agree. This is 100% for dive bars or clubs. Any respectable place uses jiggers for consistency throughout every bartender r

[@KleWdSide]

@@amberfusco6348 Yeah, good luck making an aviation w/ no jigger lol

[@RomboutVersluijs]

Guess they adjusted the description. But yeah true

[@marcusgalli524]

Thanks thirsty bartenders 💓 I liked what I saw and heard 😘

[@ThirstyBartenders]

No problem! 🙌🏼

[@firststringent3779]

Didn’t expect to laugh this much Solid teaching Definitely feeling like uh NINJA 🥷‼️

[@ThirstyBartenders]

😂😂 glad you liked it!

[@devontasumrell9426]

Got me to subscribe when she said “make it your b*tch” lol

[@ThirstyBartenders]

😂😂😂🥰

[@consciousfixation8892]

both of you are hilarious! props to you for taking the time. very informative.

[@ThirstyBartenders]

Thank you! Glad you enjoy!

[@coszec]

You ladies are the best. ty

[@ThirstyBartenders]

You are the best!

[@maryyvonne5739]

You just gained a new subscriber!! I loved how articulate y'all are and funny too,haha

[@ThirstyBartenders]

Thank you so much 💙

[@v4nnah207]

I work at Starbucks but really want to move up to bartending. It looks like so much fun, I have a blast making drinks.

[@ThirstyBartenders]

That would be perfect for you!

[@samoanbarkeep]

This was amazingly simple! Will definitely try it out!

[@ThirstyBartenders]

Please do!

[@adapt2live]

thank you ladies! You may very well have saved my career much love!!

[@ThirstyBartenders]

👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@AlexMHoc]

Informative and helpful and the ladies are bomb.

[@ThirstyBartenders]

Thank you! Happy to help 💙

[@dipak5559]

Amazing trick

[@julianneelizabeth6627]

This helped so much! I've been trying to get better at cutting my pours. Thank you for the video!

[@ThirstyBartenders]

So happy to hear that!

[@Lifeofrac]

I just started bartending at my job and they make us pour test before every shift 😩 I under pour sometimes lol. this was helpful.

[@ThirstyBartenders]

We're so glad we could help :)

[@88Doug]

Wow! Love those fast pours!!!!!! Skills!

[@ThirstyBartenders]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@dominic9803]

First girl reminds me of a old Employee 😂😂 it’s okay though cause she was full of life and funny af lol. Excellent video!

[@ThirstyBartenders]

Thanks! haha

[@DannyThaPlug]

This video very helpful also not as boring as other tutorial videos yall just gained a subscriber 🥰

[@ThirstyBartenders]

Yay! Thank you!

[@o.m9514]

Thank you! I love this!

[@ThirstyBartenders]

You're so welcome!

[@RomboutVersluijs]

The little Chuck the curly girl showed is also excellent when making shots. Though you'll need need to be a bit more careful, as to much momentum can flip the shot glass

[@ThirstyBartenders]

This usually happens when using tiny plastic shot glasses but the glass shot glasses are usually pretty solid.

[@Mayygoo]

This video is helpful as hell, you girls are super cute, & I can’t wait to see more !!!

[@ThirstyBartenders]

Happy to help!

[@allaboutsteve88]

Thank you, ladies.

[@ThirstyBartenders]

Our pleasure!

[@RomboutVersluijs]

You'll notice quite fast when the point is not facing correctly. The flow won't be consistent. Still i prefer a bottle pilot, when my speed rail is on the left i can flip the bottle while grabbing it. Downside, it needs to fill up first. Those black bottle pilots are much better though then those with the red ring. Those get stuck all the time and you'll need to level it for every shot

[@ThirstyBartenders]

Agreed!

[@dwdesign2873]

I'm insanely impressed

[@ThirstyBartenders]

Thank you!💙

[@taiha4892]

This video was great!

[@ThirstyBartenders]

Thank you!

[@jaymesnevis8031]

Very useful video 👌🏽 your video/production quality is great i hope y’all get a lot of views in the future

[@ThirstyBartenders]

Thank you Jaymes!

[@hiiiari]

Omg this was so helpful

[@ThirstyBartenders]

🍾🍾🍾

[@Samthelegend]

Free pouring is for high volume bars right? Accurate jigger measurements are found in more craft top level bars

[@ThirstyBartenders]

Exactly!

[@jonnellhare9003]

This is gold!

[@donaldarrabito6899]

So funny 😂, but very educational

[@briannan1490]

Good video for learning the basic count...BUT if you should inform the viewers that water and alcohol are different densities. I know no one wants to waste alcohol but that difference will effect the timing and count of the pour....

[@moras4561]

Thank you for this video ❤️

[@ThirstyBartenders]

No problem! 🥂

[@ricorogers9319]

the real question is how much juice do you pour so the drink isnt way too much, or way too little...Example vodka/cranberry

[@ThirstyBartenders]

A standard drink like a vodka/cran, rum/coke is typically served in an 8-12 oz glass. Most businesses do a 1.5oz pour of booze for a single liquor drink. Fill the cup with ice and the difference is what you should pour.

[@nicholekeller2737]

Can y’all make more videos on tips and tricks when bartending??

[@nicholekeller2737]

One of the recipes I have to know calls for a dash of water. How do I free pour a dash of water?

[@tanniekins3120]

Yes please! :)

[@ThirstyBartenders]

Yes! Coming soon! 💙

[@ThirstyBartenders]

A 1 count.

[@soflogator]

Watching this on the way to my first day training on the bar

[@ThirstyBartenders]

You got this!

[@KrysyJeanne]

I have a hard time with cutting the pour using both methods, but especially the first method, because I'm short and the bar is really high and the ice bin is in front of my stomach which sort of blocks much of my movement (like I can't really swing the bottle down after cutting the pour). Any tips? Thanks ladies!

[@ThirstyBartenders]

Hello! Sam here! I am short as well. Jerking the bottle and then quickly pulling it away from the bar should help.

[@roberthedrick1397]

Great post. Informative and very enjoyable too. You two are the best! By the way, the comments and fuzzy math that Angeoa Kirk posted earlier was obviously incorrect. (guessing you both already new that)

[@ThirstyBartenders]

Thank you so much! 🥰 Math isn't so easy for everyone. 😉

[@universolvee4062]

When should we use the 1/2 count and 3/4 oz ?

[@ThirstyBartenders]

In most cocktails the 1/2 or 3/4 ounce is for syrups, citrus juices, or cordials.

[@universolvee4062]

@@ThirstyBartenders thank you!! you ladies are awesome

[@RomboutVersluijs]

There are many types of free pour caps, some are much faster as some have better air release system. Those need different counting system

[@ThirstyBartenders]

You're right. I noticed last year at my bar. We need to make another video on pour spouts!

[@RomboutVersluijs]

@@ThirstyBartenders that s a great idea!

[@compuhad]

where I used to work for sometimes and cocktail prices were from 20 ponds to 300 pounds, you were never allowed to use this method. They were saying counting was unprofessional. So you need to go with rules of your work not with different opinions.

[@iamgoliath225]

Great video thanks girls

[@ThirstyBartenders]

Thanks for watching!

[@AziePRODUCTIONS]

doesn't water have a different viscosity though so counts aren't the same as with liquor?

[@ThirstyBartenders]

Great point! We are actually in the works of making a follow up video about free pouring. I will definitely get to the bottom of this! Stay tuned..🥂

[@higginsball9162]

Damn y'all are badass ! I'm starting my journey soon

[@ThirstyBartenders]

Wooo hooo good luck!!!

[@gotrescuedauto3584]

THE ENDING WAS FUNNY AAASSSKKK HELLLLL

[@ThirstyBartenders]

Thank you thank you 😂😂

[@petitevoyageuse]

❤️❤️

[@ashleysullivan7858]

Okay. So by counting they mean just going number to number not actual seconds?

[@skippypicky9677]

You guys are adorable and knowledgeable!

[@ThirstyBartenders]

Thank you skippy! 💙

[@mshazeljayy]

Best video on this topic! Thanks so much 💕

[@ThirstyBartenders]

Happy to help! 🥰🥰

[@Cruxthemusicalchef]

Definitely, watching this video... over and over and over..... And you both are beautiful and interesting to watch....

[@ThirstyBartenders]

Tyy! ❤️

[@breannagibson5028]

Question if you’re pouring a double shot what count would you use

[@ThirstyBartenders]

Depends on the establishment, if their standard pour is 1.5 then a double would be a 3 ounce pour, making it a 12 count.

[@CoyaZ]

Yall have the Japanese jigger heard those are better for measuring

[@ThirstyBartenders]

The best!

[@rebeccarikelman7011]

So what count is a double?

[@alexialipman]

So this technically depends on the establishment. Because a "double" just means that you're getting twice whatever the considered standard pour is. They mentioned a "standard pour" is 1.5 oz... so a double would be 3oz. 1.5oz is 6 counts because : 1.5/0.25 = 6 so a double would be 12 counts because: 3/0.25= 12. You can get the same results by multiplying the number of ounces by 4, if that's easier: 1.5oz × 4 = 6 counts 3oz x 4 =12 counts But like I said, what exactly a "double" is can vary on establishment. I've seen that cheaper or chain restaurants give only 1oz pours, making a "double" in those places be 2oz (8 counts) , while some more expensive places use 2oz pours, making a double in those places be 4oz (16 counts)... so I guess 1.5oz per drink is a good medium standard to go by, making a medium standard "double" be 3oz (12 counts)

[@AR-yx5wg]

So awesome!!!!!! I recently was fired from bartending by my hungover friends!!!! Lol!!!!

[@ThirstyBartenders]

Hahahaha oh no 😅

[@AR-yx5wg]

Lol!!!

[@mjxlee369]

How many oz is a double shot and how many counts do I do?!?

[@ThirstyBartenders]

Depends on the bar. Some bars do 2 oz and some do 3 oz. 2 ounces = 8 count 3 ounces = 12 count

[@vickkashmahenthiran2219]

You gained new subscriber😉 And I’m confused with ounces can u describe in milliliter

[@ThirstyBartenders]

Hi! Thank you 😊 .25 oz = 7.5ml .5 oz = 15ml .75 oz = 22.5ml 1 oz = 30ml 1.5oz = 22.5ml 2oz = 60ml Hope this helps!

[@yoambria3747]

What about a 1 1/4 oz? 5 count?

[@ThirstyBartenders]

Yes! You got it

[@THEREALBARBIE89]

Im not even a bartender injust wanna be a badass when i have company over lol

[@ThirstyBartenders]

Lol good idea! 🤩👏🏼

[@jadiiBABEx3]

How many counts is 2 1/2 pour?

[@ThirstyBartenders]

10 count

[@lenaespencer3888]

Are the U.K. counts the same as the U.S?

[@bartendingaround1877]

free pouring is the beest! it makes everything work so much faster and easier! plus a few extra points for some flair!😉

[@pretyinpunk1]

Thank u for this video

[@ThirstyBartenders]

You’re welcome 😊

[@robbieguerrero2648]

You Ladies Can Rock My World Any Time, Bartender Misstresses!

[@ThirstyBartenders]

Okay Robbieee rob!

[@robbieguerrero3351]

@@ThirstyBartenders There should be a drink called Mad Love for Bartender Mistresses. Cheers Love :)

[@jamesjackson8979]

Love this lol

[@ThirstyBartenders]

Love you!

[@ForTheWitches]

Thank You !!!

[@ThirstyBartenders]

You're welcome!

[@cwardo9810]

@5:43 when you accidentally measure a perfect pour!🤣🤣 Sorry had to say it, love this video tho.

[@ThirstyBartenders]

😂

[@DAFIZZIF]

Most important word in restaurants: consistency. Free pouring destroys this. It may not *look* more professional, but using a jigger is infinitely more professional.

[@ThirstyBartenders]

This video is meant for high speed/volume bars. Someone making a lot of vodka sodas, etc

[@cycya9568]

Ok I love yall lol

[@jaylynjohnson2899]

“Make it your bitch.” Now that’s something I can get behind

[@ThirstyBartenders]

😂😂😂

[@DashkaBeauty]

I understood what she meant. When she said “to help you, how to free pour”.

[@latinchulo13]

Brown noser!

[@DOUBLE0SEVUN]

@@latinchulo13 lol what??

[@gilberttrujillo9967]

Thanks baby’s I just got promoted at BJs to Bartend this helped 😘

[@ThirstyBartenders]

Wooo got you!! Good luck!

[@dreaansley-hn1cg]

❤❤❤❤❤thank you 🙏😊

[@gotrescuedauto3584]

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[@ThirstyBartenders]

WEEE AREEEE TRYINGGGGG 😂

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[@mateusrovisco190]

How do i do the count with mls/cls?

[@ThirstyBartenders]

Will need to make a video on this!