Art of the Drink

"Art of the Drink" is the first video podcast to focus exclusively on bartending. Each week, viewers are treated to a new drink recipe including step-by-step instructions on how it's prepared. Subscribers can collect all the episodes and compile their own free bartending library.

The "AOTD Video Podcast" is an offshoot of the [http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0764220/ Art of the Drink Instructional Bartending DVD] series. Created by writer/director/host [http://www.imdb.com/name/nm2158735/ Anthony Caporale] and cinematographer/film editor [http://www.imdb.com/name/nm2151574/ David McCoy] , the "AOTD-VP" follows a simple but engaging two-act format: first the drink is prepared by Anthony, then his co-host makes the drink following his instructions. Many episodes also feature a trivia contest based on lessons from previous episodes. A coda to each episode consists of outtakes and candid moments from the shoot, which allow the viewers to become more intimately acquainted with the cast.

"Art of the Drink" has received numerous honors, including [http://www.lulu.tv/ Lulu.TV] 's award for "Best Instructional Vlog of 2006". [cite web | title = Best of 2006 | url=http://www.lulu.tv/best_of_2006.php | accessdate = 2007-01-09 ] "AOTD" was also selected as an iTunes Featured How-To Podcast, and has been Home Page Featured on such sites as [http://www.gofish.com GoFish] , [http://www.guba.com Guba] , and [http://www.sharkle.com Sharkle] . The series was featured in The News & Observer [cite web | title = Podcast Brings The Bar Within Reach | url=http://www.newsobserver.com/664/v-print/story/467454.html | accessdate = 2007-01-09 ] and commended as a Best of 2006 in The New York Times. [cite web | title = Oh Thank God | url=http://screens.blogs.nytimes.com/2006/12/14/oh-thank-god/ | accessdate = 2007-01-09 ] "Art of the Drink" is produced by [http://www.imdb.com/company/co0173544/ Lion's Cathedral Productions, LLC] .

The first episode was released on iTunes on May 1, 2006. Each episode is approximately 6 minutes long.

Host

* [http://www.imdb.com/name/nm2158735/ Anthony Caporale] has been a professional Bar Instructor and Bar Chef since 1990. He has trained hundreds of servers, and prepared hundreds of thousands of drinks. His unique approach teaches the bar from both sides – as a customer in front of the bar, you'll learn the correct way to order drinks, their history, and the differences between each type of liquor. From behind the bar, discover the secrets to mixing drinks just like your favorite bartender.

DrinkArt Girls

Each month, viewers are introduced to a new DrinkArt Girl as Anthony's co-host. The DAG learns the drink along with the viewer, and lets Anthony answer questions interactively and point out common mistakes.

eason 1 DrinkArt Girls

*May 2006 - Ashley S.
*June 2006 - Rachel K.
*July 2006 - Melissa M.
*August 2006 - Kat R.
*September 2006 - Whitney M.

eason 2 DrinkArt Girls (So Far)

*October 2006 - Julie B.
*November 2006 - On The Road
*December 2006 - Tracy S.
*January 2007 - Hiatus
*February 2007 - Krysta C.

eason 1 Episodes

References

# [http://theclipshow.com/index.php?post_id=120293 "A Cape Cod"] by Jim Kirks , "The Clip Show", August 15, 2006, retrieved January 9, 2007

External links

* [http://www.aotdpodcast.com Official Art of the Drink Video Podcast website]