i agree 100% that it should be stirred and mixed quite well - but i leave it
to the customer. why? 2 reasons:
#1 - the bar i work in is a shabby restaurant with a bar in the back that does
0 business. No one is ordering this drink, and I can't even make it properly
(we don't stock bitters).
#2 - Regardless of whether i stir the drink or not, the first thing the
customer is going to do is stir it. I could stir it for 5 hours - he's still
gonna swirl it a few times with that stick to make sure it's mixed.