Message 17770 of 39188 in General Discussion

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First... let me introduce myself. I am a simple home bar enthusiasts, 30 years 
old, and a software engineering manager in New Orleans LA. I've been lurking 
here for a while and I feel it is time to contribute.

I've looked around the net and this is by far the best forum on the topic and 
I hope to contribute my two cents were necessary.

This topic. [DrinkBoy] Re: Shaken or Stirred was too old 
to reply to but... it is a topic that many have people don't understand. 
Please read this great post by DrinkBoy before going forward.


My issue with shaken versus stirred is that it seems like the typical 
bartender does not know this simple information. Bartenders there is one 
simple rule, if a drink is all alcohol… STIR IT!

It is extremely rare that I get my favorite drink, a Manhattan, which has been 
stirred instead of shaken. It seems that bartenders have some type of Tom 
Cruise from Cocktail disorder... Guys and Gals just because you mix it in a 
cocktail “shaker” it doesn’t mean you actually have to shake it!

Many people say, “You can’t tell the difference.” I beg to differ. A shaken 
cocktail is more watered down and you loss the taste of the liquor, Maker’s 
Mark Bourbon in my case. :)

I just hope that this post provides just a few other patrons the pleasure and 
appreciation for a good STIRRED cocktail!


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...the bar mix master has spoken.