What is the difference between shaken not stirred

Chocolate Martini — Made with delightful chocolate liqueur, Creme De Cocao, heavy cream and vodka, this shaken drink turns out visually stunning with a perfect texture and mixture. Mai Tai — With dark and amber rum as a base, orange juice, triple sec, lime juice, syrup, almost extract, some sugar and a tiny bit of grenadine, this beloved drink is one of the most popular shaken drinks on the planet.

Some examples of drinks to stir are Manhattans or Martinis. These types of drinks do not benefit from the shaking process. It would decrease the ABV and the overall tasting experience.

Negroni — Made with gin, vermouth, and some Campari, the Negroni is gently chilled with ice before being poured. In the mood for a light and refreshing shaken drink?

Each is made with fresh juices, natural sweeteners like agave and maple syrup, and all you need to do is shake them up with some whiskey and ice! If stirring up a more spirit-forward cocktail is what you are after, look no further than our Classic Old Fashioned syrup. A natural brown sugar syrup made with bitters and orange, it pairs perfectly with all your favorite aged spirits.

Please wait for this code before completing your order. By using this website, you agree to our use of cookies. We use cookies to provide you with a great experience. Shop Mixers Recipes Menu. About Us Ingredients Menu. Shake or Stir? Every wondered why James Bond ordered his martini shaken, not stirred? This is your definitive guide to shaking and stirring cocktails. A delicate layer of air bubbles, proof of a drink well shaken. A properly stirred drink will be cold with a velvety smooth texture.

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Birds and the bees. Would it make any difference? Shaking rather than stirring a Martini has two principal effects. One: the rapid movement of ice in shaker melts more of the ice than gentle stirring, thereby diluting the drink. Two: the drink is likely to be cloudy rather than clear. For Martini drinkers, both effects are undesirable. Richard Ehrlich, London NW5. James Bond's famous tag line is actually a reversal of the original quote from Fleming's books. The author used the line "stirred not shaken" to add yet another facet to Bond's cool image.