Film Overview

You're the center of attention -- all eyes are on you. Confidently selecting a couple of bottles, you pour just the right amount of each into your mixing tin, shake the cocktail with the assurance of a pro, and serve the perfect crystal-clear, ice-cold Martini with flair and style as your bewitched guests hang on your every move! This is the thrill of bartending, whether you're in a restaurant or right in your own home bar. Glistening amber Manhattans, redolent with butterscotch and cherry, created before the astonished eyes of your friends. A frothy, refreshing Bay Breeze bursting with cranberry and pineapple made to order in seconds. And the sweet mint-and-lime dream that is a Mojito transforming an afternoon on the deck into an instant getaway to a Caribbean island. All made perfectly every time, anytime!

Have you always wanted to tend bar? Do you want to learn more about your favorite drinks? Don't spend $500 or more on bartending school! Get Art of the Drink -- the hands-down the best bartending DVD on the market! Professional Bar Instructor and Bar Chef Anthony Caporale's unique approach teaches you the bar from both sides! As a customer in front of the bar, you'll learn the correct way to order drinks, the history of alcoholic beverages, and the differences between each type of liquor. From behind the bar, you'll discover the secrets to mixing drinks just like your favorite bartender, including recipes for today's most popular cocktails. The engaging interactive classroom format lets you watch students ask questions, make drinks, and learn as they learn. Art of the Drink is perfect for anyone seeking to expand their drink knowledge, from the businessperson who wants to feel more comfortable hosting dinner to the experienced bartender or server looking to increase their sales!

-Start with an in-depth tour of the bar!
-Learn "Bar-Speak" terms like up, neat, perfect, and dirty!
-Examine each of the best-selling types of liquor including vodka, gin, rum, tequila, and scotch!
-Take a comprehensive course on martinis!
-Get complete shopping lists and advice on setting up both a basic and advanced home bar!
-Master all the tips and techniques you need to make drinks the way the pros do!
-Includes a bonus reference booklet with over 50 recipes!

Whether you're a novice or a seasoned professional, sit in on
this complete class on DVD and learn more about the Art of the Drink!

What People Are Saying

"I've been tending bar for over ten years, and I can't believe how much I learned from this DVD!"
- Scott L, Bartender
"I know so much more about cocktails now, and I've saved a ton of money I was wasting on drinks I didn't like that much."
- Jen B, Executive Assistant
"I loved watching the students ask questions and make drinks - I felt like I was taking the class with them!"
- Joe R, Consultant
"Art of the Drink is perfect for anyone seeking to expand their drink knowledge, from the host who wants to throw a better party to the experienced bartender looking to hone their skills."
- Mark M, Restaurant Owner


Frequently Asked Questions

Q: I don't know anything about making drinks - is Art of the Drink too advanced for me?
A: No, Art of the Drink is perfect for anyone seeking to expand their drink knowledge, from the host wants to learn how to make better drinks at parties or set up a home bar to the professional server who would like to learn bartending.

Q: I want to get my bartender certification, but bartending school costs over $500 -- can this video really teach me the same things for only $19.95?
A: Contrary to what you may have heard, you don't need to spend hundreds of dollars on bartending school to be a bartender. There is no required bartender certification, and most restaurants and bars prefer to make bartenders out of good servers that have lots of drink knowledge. Art of the Drink covers all of the drink knowledge you need to know to become a successful bartender.

Q: I've been tending bar for several years - what can Art of the Drink teach me?
A: Art of the Drink goes far beyond demonstrating recipes and mixing techniques - our DVD includes history, science, question-and-answer sessions, how to be a smarter bar customer, and even contains a bonus section on responsible drinking.

Q: Why is Art of the Drink so effective?
A: Art of the Drink is the only bartending DVD that features an engaging interactive classroom format that lets you watch students ask questions, make drinks, and learn as they learn. Our instructor has over 15 years experience and has taught hundreds of bartenders and servers.

DVD Contents

Main Feature:
Introduction
Bar Tour
Alcohol 101
Terminology
Mixing Drinks
Vodka
Gin
Rum
Tequila
Scotch
Martinis
A Word On Wine
Beer Basics
Bar Etiquette

Bonus Features:
Setting Up A Home Bar
Responsible Drinking
Reference Guide
Drink Recipes:
Classic Cocktails
Martini Drinks
Highballs
Basic Juicers
Jazzy Juicers
Multi-Liquor Drinks
Muddled Drinks
Virgin Cocktails

Intended for responsible adults of legal drinking age only.