James Bond likes his martinis “shaken, not stirred.” And while we usually recommend shaking most Stirrings cocktails, there are some occasions that call for a stirred drink. The rules are as follows:  Shake opaque drinks, those made with fruit juices, milk, and/or cream. It’s okay to shake a vodka martini – vodka will benefit from the chill of the ice. Stir clear drinks, such as a gin martini. Shaking the drink will “bruise” the gin, taking away from the drink’s smoothness.
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