Episode 2

Beyond the Drink: How Dave Arnold Redefined What a Cocktail Could Be (S12/Ep.02)

Published on: 24th September, 2025

In this season's first Beyond the Drink episode, Kappy sits down with Dave Arnold - an inventor, bar owner, author, and one of the most influential figures in the modern bar world. Known for challenging conventional thinking, Dave reflects on the early days of modernist techniques and how they’ve become common practice behind bars today. From shaping how bartenders think about drinks to his role as an educator and mentor, Dave shares stories and insights on the evolution of cocktail culture. Enjoy this episode as we go Beyond the Drink… with Dave Arnold.


This season of #BeyondtheDrink is brought to you by Fords Gin, - the cocktail gin.


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Beyond the Plate
Culinary Legends, Giving Back
Join Andrew “Kappy” Kaplan as he sits down in-person with the world’s culinary elite to explore their journey into the food industry and the social impact they have made in their community. Every episode will share inspiring stories of what it means to be in today’s hospitality industry.

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