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Wednesday, October 8, 2008

Shaken…not stirred

If I had a dollar for every time someone used that line at the bar, I would have retired years ago.

Every guy that watched Casino Royale insists on using the famous line the next time they go to the bar.

First of all, martinis are not supposed to be shaken because air is added during agitation, causing the martini to get cloudy.

It also breaks up the ice and little ice shards will pass through for you to choke on.

Proper martinis are to be stirred gently to ensure the cocktail will be crystal clear.

The Vesper Martini is named after Vesper Lynd, a double agent and also Bond’s love interest in the movie.

Bond invents the martini which consists of:

-3 parts Gin

-1part Vodka

-1/2 oz. Kina Lillet

-Shaken hard

-Garnished with a lemon twist

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