Martini Shaken or Stirred?
Wednesday February 15, 2006
Are you like James Bond and prefer your Martini "shaken not stirred"? Or are you one who prefers to take the time to stir, making your martinis the traditional way? Cast your vote on the Cocktail Forum and see what others prefer. While you are on the forum tell us why you prefer your martini either shaken or stirred, ask a question about cocktails, or pass along your favorite recipe.
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Comments
Very interesting read! Although i have to say i am more of stirred martini man myself. Top mixologists will go with stirred. The flavour is more balanced and less bitter than the shaken.
Does shaking get it colder? Yes, a bit. You need to work a little more at stirring longer, with the right sized and amount of ice. Or even stirring it ina tin rather than glass. Ideally, you want it cold and diluted, but not too much of either that the flavours will be masked.
Great video here: http://www.beefeatergin.com/mixology/video.php?video=drymartini