Clinton Weir

Clinton Weir Clinton Weir My passion continued to grow, for the skill it demanded and the joy of entertaining the public.

Welcome to my world, this is my short story;
It begins nearly twenty years ago in Pretoria, South Africa, where I started working as a waiter and soon fell in love with the Cocktail & Flair side of bartending and by 2002 I had entered and won my first competition. I worked hard, had the pleasure of being head bartender in 80% of the bars ive worked since 1997 and I entered endless competitions to

test myself against the best in my field. In 2004 and 2005 I was the first bartender to win both a national Flair and a national Mixology championship and now hold five of each title in South Africa. I’ve achieved world ranking in Flair and Mixology and national titles in South Africa, the United Kingdom and Australia. And was crowned National Flair Champion in Australia three years in a row and winning the last 12 competitions in Australia making me undefeated in 5 years. Over the years, I performed Flair and Fire shows in 18 countries at over 800 events, developed over 50 menus, hundreds of recipes, appeared in high profile promotions, and served some of the very rich and famous. I established the London Flair Club in 2008 and quickly rose from top 30 in the UK top 10 in the world finals of Roadhouse. Arriving in 2011 over the pond, the Melbourne Flair Club was born to create free social club to ‘Raise the Bar’ in the world of Flair in Australia for those who also felt the thrill and the desire to succeed in the art. Today we have had over 300 people come through our doors and a mix of 12 nationalities. MFC has become a welcoming ground for any new bartenders arriving on our shores who needs a guiding hand and bottle into the Melbourne hospitality industry. Then came the birth of my own professional profile show casing my career, achievements and full range of hospitality services – www.clintonweir.com.au and provoked me to create my own range of flavoured sugars for the beverage, coffee and culinary industries called www.sultrysugars.com.au.

Mocktail X Fragrance pairing sensory experience.Well that was an incredible experience and creative adventure to pair mo...
05/05/2026

Mocktail X Fragrance pairing sensory experience.

Well that was an incredible experience and creative adventure to pair mocktails to fragrance in MECCA’s Bar Perfumery.

Combining my cocktail and flair skills to create this unique session was amazing from working with the team and staff each day, the passion and professionalism from all staff was inviting and made each day a huge success and a smooth operation.

Big thanks to all the perfume specialists who worked with me each day and the cafe staff who allowed me to take over some of their space throughout the activation.

Pairing Menu:

DS & Durga - Debaser in Bloom
Matched to a Coconut, rosemary & musk syrup mixed with lemon juice and served with a paired cocktail mist spritz.

Perfumer H - Rose with insect
Matched to a Red rose & Vanilla syrup mixed with lime juice and served with a Rose & Thyme cocktail mist spritz.

Arpa - Recedere
Matched to a Star Anise, orange & musk syrup mixed with lemon juice and served with a paired cocktail mist spritz.

Born to Stand Out - Drunk Lovers
Matched to a Spiced pineapple syrup mixed with lime juice and served with a pineapple, star anise & cinnamon cocktail mist spritz.

Each mocktail was stirred down with liquid nitrogen, arriving in a cloud of theatre before revealing its final form. Every serve featured a unique sensory moment, inviting guests to first taste the drink while experiencing its paired fragrance in isolation. Then, with a delicate mist layered over the top, the profile transformed in real time unlocking new notes, shifting perception, and blurring the line between what’s tasted and what’s sensed.
A quiet bit of alchemy… where flavour and fragrance don’t just meet, they evolve.

Overall view of the project:

14 days
7 sessions per day
4 pax per session
16 mocktails
112 mocktails per day
1568 mocktails
20L liquid nitrogen
25L soda

Extra special thanks to for the eye catching videos:)

A Sensory Affair: Fragrance x Mocktails with MECCAThis month, I’m partnering with MECCA to craft an immersive fragrance ...
11/04/2026

A Sensory Affair: Fragrance x Mocktails with MECCA

This month, I’m partnering with MECCA to craft an immersive fragrance and mocktail experience where scent meets flavour in perfect harmony.

Join us from today for intimate sessions:
Thursdays & Fridays | 5:00pm – 8:30pm
Saturdays & Sundays | 1:00pm – 4:30pm

Together with MECCA’s fragrance specialists, you’ll explore four exclusive perfumes—each paired with a theatrical, zero-waste inspired mocktail, designed to mirror and amplify every note.

Expect layered aromas, refined flavours, and a sensory journey that blurs the line between what you smell and what you sip.

Limited spots available.
Book now via mecca.com

24/02/2026

Smoke & Flair! What could go wrong!!

29/01/2026

Flair Bartending Show for the opening of

Always tough walking into a busy bar to perform and setup during service, still great response from the crowd besides the Barback not getting the memo it still went down a treat!

For the first time I am opening my home cocktail studio to run 3 private cocktail masterclasses for 3 couples only! 3 ho...
26/01/2026

For the first time I am opening my home cocktail studio to run 3 private cocktail masterclasses for 3 couples only!

3 hour session for this in depth drink & bartending experience in a one of a kind collection.

To read more see link in comments.

23/01/2026

Why stop at 1 glass:) This is my double Champagne Glass Flair pour!

23/01/2026

The one Signature Flair move I have done more in my career and still entertaining people after more than 20 years!

22/12/2025

HOME COCKTAIL STUDIO

Ready for private cocktail training & Masterclasses from February 2026.


The Next Level of Cocktail & Mocktail MasterclassesHosted by a multiple award-winning cocktail and flair bartender, this...
16/10/2025

The Next Level of Cocktail & Mocktail Masterclasses

Hosted by a multiple award-winning cocktail and flair bartender, this series of cocktail masterclasses is designed to immerse guests in the artistry of world-class bartending.

Each session is fuelled by hand-crafted syrups, unique mixes, premium dried and fresh garnishes, sustainable cocktail mists, and a collection of ingredients that no competitor can match. Participants gain full creative freedom to experiment with recipes with the range of ingredients & garnishes while using professional bar equipment and theatrical tools sourced from across the globe while .

This is not a standard venue workshop or a mobile company with inexperienced staff. Instead, it’s a condensed showcase of a highly successful bartending career, blending creativity, education, and entertainment into one unforgettable experience.

We have a big group structure for groups larger than 24 people, which we call the Great Shake Off. Getting everyone to shake a cocktail together while enjoying premium snacks and entertainment so please reach out for larger group options.

By partnering with select venues across the city and beyond, these masterclasses bring the craft of cocktails closer to more people, offering an engaging and truly unique journey into the world of mixology.

What to Expect:

• Hosted by award-winning bartender Clinton Weir
• A spectacular setup with premium ingredients and bespoke cocktails
• Theatrical flair: dramatic garnishes, aromatic mists & flair bartending shows
• A fast-paced speed-mixing competition
• Indulgent grazing tables to complement the drinks

Join one of our public dates or book your own private group.

Partner Venues & Locations:

• Electric Bar – Chapel Street, Prahran
• Baby Driver – Driver Lane, Melbourne CBD
• Black Sheep - Geelong

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