We
have all seen the inimitable James Bond demanding this drink in all the Bond
movies. The “shaken, not stirred” line has been used by many Martini drinkers.
Thought it gained popularity in the 1900s, it was slowly replaced by other
‘hip’ drinks in the coming decades. Luckily for Martini lovers, this drink
gained its status back in the mid 90's.
The
consensus of the superior version seems to be divided among the ardent
supporters of both varieties. But it doesn't matter if the drink is stirred or
shaken, both are equally good.
The
difference between the two is that the shaken version of Martini will contain
tiny specks of ice while the stirred form will retain its clarity.
Given
below are some simple ways to prepare a Martini, both shaken and stirred.
