''Art of the Drink'' (AOTD) is a

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focusing exclusively on

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. Each week, the show covers a drink recipe and gives viewers preparation tips. The ''AOTD Video Podcast'' is an offshoot of the Art of the Drink Instructional Bartending DVD series. Created by writer/director/host Anthony Caporale and cinematographer/

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David McCoy, the ''AOTD-VP'' follows a simple two-act format: first the drink is prepared by Anthony, then his co-host makes the drink following his instructions. Many episodes feature a trivia contest based on lessons from previous episodes. Each episode ends with a coda of outtakes and candid moments from the shoot. ''Art of the Drink'' has received honors, including the Lulu TV Award for ''Best Instructional

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of 2006''. ''AOTD'' was also selected as an iTunes Featured How-To

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. The series was featured in

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and commended as a Best of 2006 in

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. ''Art of the Drink'' is produced by Lion's Cathedral Productions.

Season 1 Episodes

Season 2 Episodes

References

"A Cape Cod"
by Jim Kirks, ''The Clip Show'', August 15, 2006, retrieved January 9, 2007

External links

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