Shaken vs. stirred: The ultimate cocktail showdown – The Manual

I mentioned in Sunday’s Serial that I prefer a stirred Martini over a shaken one. The Manual does a nice job of explaining why, but rounds out the discussion of when shaking is preferable.

The truth is that most experts would strongly agree that a martini should be stirred, not shaken. Shaking a martini will give you a watery, cloudy, and frankly rather sad drink, while stirring it should result in a crystal clear, elegantly proportioned drink.

Shaken vs. stirred: The ultimate cocktail showdown – The Manual