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Sorry James Bond

We have heard it so many times in the classic Bond movies. The famous British secret agent asks for his martini to be "shaken, not stirred." If you want to do it right, a martini--and in fact any clear cocktail--is properly prepared by stirring and not shaking. It all has to do with the temperature of your drink, the thermal conductivity, ice cubes, clarity and dilution. Ok, maybe I have lost you, but this article makes sense! I'm sure there are diehards that will stick with James and continue to shake, but for those of you working on creating the perfect drink, I think you will find this enlightening!

Wed, 29 Nov 2000 01:56:44 -0800

Submitted by: Liia Becker