About this Event
PLAY WITH FIRE. 🔥
Ever wanted to learn what actually happens behind a great cocktail bar—and how bartenders safely bring fire into the equation?
Join award-winning celebrity television mixologist Russell “Wishka” Davis for a hands-on crash course in mixology, bartending and flaming cocktails.
This isn’t just a cocktail demonstration.
You’ll dive into the fundamentals behind professional bartending, learn techniques you can actually use, explore what makes cocktails work, and discover how fire can transform both the presentation and experience of a drink.
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN
🔥 Flaming Cocktails
Learn the fundamentals behind working with fire in cocktails, including when and why bartenders use flame and the safety principles that come with it.
🍸 Mixology Fundamentals
Understand balance, ingredients, flavor, dilution and the principles behind building a great cocktail.
🧊 Bartending Technique
Get familiar with essential tools and techniques including shaking, stirring, measuring, building and presentation.
🥃 Classic Cocktail Foundations
Learn the structures behind classic drinks so you can begin creating cocktails rather than simply following recipes.
✨ Creativity Behind the Bar
Discover how professional bartenders turn ingredients, technique and presentation into an experience.
WHO IS THIS FOR?
No professional bartending experience is required.
This experience is designed for:
• Cocktail enthusiasts
• Beginners curious about bartending
• Home bartenders
• Hospitality professionals wanting a refresh
• Working bartenders interested in expanding their skills
• Anyone who has ever wanted to know what really happens behind the bar
YOUR INSTRUCTOR
Russell “Wishka” Davis is an award-winning mixologist, beverage consultant, educator and television personality. Named Nightclub & Bar’s 2012 Bartender of the Year, Davis became widely recognized through his television work as a mixology expert on Paramount's "Bar Rescue" and co-writer/developer of Netflix's "Drink Masters" while building a career spanning professional cocktail bars, beverage development, hospitality education and media.
Now he’s taking you behind the bar.
COME CURIOUS. LEAVE WITH SKILLS.
You don't need years behind a bar.
You just need an interest in cocktails, a willingness to learn…
…and maybe a little willingness to play with fire.
🔥 Flame on.
A special thank you to the incredible sponsors helping bring Playing With Fire to life:
Kavo Rum • WildGins • Precision Syrups • Origen Vodka/Holistic Spirits Co • Chagual Mezcal• Supasawa • CITREVE freeze dried fare• OneOneMe App• Eventbrite • Bar Magazine
Your support, products, and partnership help make this experience possible. Thank you for fueling the fire. 🔥🍸
Event venue & nearby stays
The Wildcatter Saloon, 26913 Katy Freeway, Katy, United States
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