Message 23951 of 39188 in General Discussion

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I've read the traditional way of making Martinis and Manhattans is to stir 
them as to not bruise the liquor, but at my last job every bartender just 
shakes these drinks, and others I have talked to say it should be shaken as 
well. Is this the common way to make these drinks now (in the US)?