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Martini tip:
What is the real difference between a martini shaken or stirred? A
stirred martini may be the best bet for martini veterans who like a
stronger drink. Shaking a martini melts more ice into the alcohol,
creating a weaker drink.
However, don't let that
stop you from making use of the shaking method. |
Shaking a martini (or
any cocktail for that matter) will help get the drink colder faster, and
cold is good when it comes to cocktails. And if you're going for
effect, shaking a drink is a way to go. Nothing says cool like a
bartender who uses the shaking method to blend liquids.
Furthermore, if you're
using clear or light liquids in your |
martini, shaking can produce a
"snowflake" effect (from tiny broken ice chips suspended in the alcohol)
which will last at least for a moment after you pour your drink. I
personally aim for that whenever I make a martini. So go ahead and
shake your martini. If it's good enough for 007, it's good enough
for you. |
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