Art of the Drink

Last updated

Art of the Drink
Art Of The Drink Cover.jpeg
Promotional cover art
Presentation
Hosted by Anthony Caporale
Starring Anthony Caporale
GenreInstructional Bartending tutorial
Format Video podcast
Created by Anthony Caporale, David McCoy
Developed byDavid McCoy
Written by Anthony Caporale
Directed by Anthony Caporale
Narrated by Anthony Caporale
LanguageEnglish
UpdatesWeekly
Length5–15 minutes
Country of originUnited States
Production
ProductionLion’s Cathedral Productions
No. of episodes95
Publication
Original releaseMay 2005 –
31 July 2019
Provider YouTube
Related
Website aotd.tv

Art of the Drink was the first weekly video podcast focusing exclusively on instructional bartending. [1] [2] It was created by Anthony Caporale and David McCoy as an extension of Caporale's Art of the Drink Instructional Bartending DVD, and premiered in May 2005. [3] [4] The series was produced by Caporale's Lion's Cathedral Productions company, with the final episode released on YouTube on July 31, 2019.

Contents

Podcast format

Each episode followed a two-act format: Caporale prepared a cocktail, then a co-host replicated the process based on his instructions. Many installments included a trivia contest referencing prior episodes and concluded with outtakes from the filming process. Caporale's five-to-fifteen-minute videos focused on concise demonstrations behind a bar. He covered everything from the correct glassware and ice to the right liquors, often using multiple camera angles. Except for occasional interviews or On the Road segments, he mixed original and classic cocktails like The Samuels or the Sazerac on set, while an accompanying blog expanded on topics such as "proof" and the difference between shaking and stirring. [5]

Reception

Zach Jones of Tubefilter , wrote in his review that he found the podcast "incredibly informative" and the instructions "are easy to understand." [5] Art of the Drink was a featured How-To Podcast on iTunes. The series was also featured in The News & Observer [6] and commended as a Best of 2006 in The New York Times . [7]

Notable episodes

Art of the Drink was invited to cover a number of notable events, including the 2009 White House Press Dinner, and the launches of Maker's 46 Bourbon and Pisco Porton. Leading beverage industry guests included Bill Samuels Jr., Johnny Schuler, Charlotte Voisey, and Junior Merino. [8]

Sponsors

Months after its launch, Art of the Drink received a multi-year sponsorship from Maker's Mark Bourbon in one of the earliest social media influencer programs. Later sponsors included Truvia Natural Sweetener, Pisco Porton, and Tanteo Tequila. [8]

Awards and recognition

Art of the Drink received the Lulu TV Award for Best Instructional Vlog in 2006 and was featured as a How-To Podcast on iTunes. [9] It was a Taste Award Finalist in 2010 and 2012 for Best Drink or Beverage Program: Web. [10]

Episodes

EpisodeTitleReleased
1Mexican Mojito25 April 2006
2Ginger Julep5 May 2006
3Mimosa Royale9 May 2006
4Holy Grail16 May 2006
5Beach Bellini22 May 2006
6White Chocolate Martini30 May 2006
7World Cup6 June 2006
8Godfather13 June 2006
9Sunset Pousse-Café20 June 2006
10Kryptini25 June 2006
11Bourbon & Branch3 July 2006
12Planter's Punch9 July 2006
13Wine Presentation17 July 2006
14Lynchburg Lemonade24 July 2006
15Cosmopolitan31 July 2006
16Blue Motorcycle7 August 2006
17Snake Bite15 August 2006
18Metropolitan23 August 2006
19Whisky Flip30 August 2006
20Hurricane7 September 2006
21First Down13 September 2006
22Applejack Rabbit20 September 2006
23Presbyterian26 September 2006
24Season 1 Highlights23 October 2006
25Zombie27 October 2006
26Mai Tai3 November 2006
27Rick Lyke Interview8 November 2006
28Hot Buttered Cider23 November 2006
29Rose Petal30 November 2006
30Candy Cane Martini13 December 2006
31Ginger Green Tea Toddy18 December 2006
32Anthony's Syllabub21 December 2006
33Champagne Cocktail28 December 2006
34Bill Samuels Jr. Interview20 January 2007
35His‑n‑Hers7 February 2007
36Sazerac13 February 2007
37Negroni21 February 2007
38Maker's Mark Distillery Tour1 March 2007
39Season 2 Outtakes9 March 2007
40St. Patrick's Day Irish Coffee16 March 2007
41Bourbon Tasting Class23 March 2007
42Espresso Martini29 March 2007
43Easter Ascension5 April 2007
44Classic Caipirinha12 April 2007
45The Samuels20 April 2007
46Yakety Yak14 April 2007
47Labor Day Master Steak28 August 2007
48Sidecar24 October 2007
49Thanksgiving Vanilla Martini17 November 2007
50Singapore Sling!19 December 2007
51Maker's Mark Egg Nog24 December 2007
52New Year's Eve Cocktail30 December 2007
53St. Patrick's Day Nutty Irishman12 March 2008
54Easter Spring Awakening19 March 2008
55Lychee Martini20 April 2008
56Classic Cocktails: Manhattan15 May 2008
57Memorial Day Sex On The Beach21 May 2008
58Absinthe24 June 2008
59July 4th Pina Colada1 July 2008
60Classic Cocktails: Margarita16 July 2008
61Fresh Sour30 July 2008
62Maker's Mark Old Fashioned13 August 2008
63Rosie Lee27 August 2008
64Daddy‑O10 September 2008
65Baracktail – Election Special 115 October 2008
66Maverick – Election Special 217 October 2008
67Shark Ice5 November 2008
68Passion Fruit Paloma1 April 2009
69Root Beer Float20 May 2009
70White House Press Dinner, Part 15 July 2009
71White House Press Dinner, Part 221 September 2009
72White House Press Dinner, Part 329 October 2009
73Classic Mint Julep5 May 2010
74Maker's 4625 July 2010
75Pisco Portón Sour7 June 2011
Samuels Redux – On the Road11 February 2010
76Science of Mixology: Craft Ice24 August 2011
77Science of Mixology: Chilled Glassware7 September 2011
78Science of Mixology: Shaking vs Stirring21 September 2011
79Science of Mixology: Physics of Flair5 October 2011
80Science of Mixology: Vodka Flash17 February 2013
81Talking Pisco with Junior Merino23 February 2014
82Earth Day Cocktail20 March 2014
83For Your Island23 April 2014
84The Truvia Bar/Tea Package31 May 2014
85Flavored Truvia Syrups10 June 2014
86Fit‑n‑Fresh Margaritas17 June 2014
87Ginger‑Mint Margaritas23 June 2014
88Fit‑n‑Fresh Cocktails1 July 2014
89The Truvia Bar/Tea Package22 July 2014
90Nicole DiMattei (ACSM‑PT) on Truvia31 October 2014
91The Anatomy of a Cocktail7 November 2014
92Video thumbnail: Batches, Bottles and Bowls, Part 1: Batching Cocktails14 November 2014
93Batches, Bottles and Bowls, Part 2: Bottling Cocktails16 December 2014
94Batches, Bottles and Bowls, Part 3: Punch Bowl Cocktails23 December 2014
95Non‑Alcoholic Vodka30 July 2019

References

  1. ↑ Writer, Staff. "This year, don't serve same ol' cocktails". The Florida Times-Union.
  2. ↑ "Playbill Virtual Theatre Festival Issues Call For Submissions For Summer 2020". NewJerseyStage.com. June 2, 2020. Retrieved February 6, 2021.
  3. ↑ "Video Bartender: Art of the Drink Vol 1: Bar Essentials (2005)". Alcademics. Retrieved February 6, 2021.
  4. ↑ Bair, Diane (September 20, 2014). "All aboard, cat lovers and KISS fans - The Boston Globe". BostonGlobe.com. Archived from the original on September 26, 2017. Retrieved February 6, 2021.
  5. 1 2 "Review of Art of the Drink". www.tubefilter.com. January 2008. Retrieved February 6, 2021.
  6. ↑ "Podcast Brings The Bar Within Reach" . Retrieved January 9, 2007.[ dead link ]
  7. ↑ Heffernan, Virginia (December 14, 2006). "Oh Thank God". The New York Times. Archived from the original on January 8, 2007. Retrieved January 9, 2007.
  8. 1 2 "Art of the Drink TV | Listen to Podcasts On Demand Free". TuneIn.
  9. ↑ "Best of 2006". Archived from the original on January 7, 2007. Retrieved January 9, 2007.
  10. ↑ "2nd Annual Awards".
This page is based on this Wikipedia article
Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license; additional terms may apply.
Images, videos and audio are available under their respective licenses.