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Shaken Or Stirred?: One never shakes a gin martini, …

Comment posted Martini by kujo.

Shaken Or Stirred?:

One never shakes a gin martini, as it would “bruise” the gin. The martini is thus stirred, which also results in a less homogeneous mixture which adds variations in texture and taste. This gives the gin martini a more complex taste.

Vodka was traditionally distilled from potatoes and had oils from the potatoes in the liquor. When chilled the oils would tend to separate and make a cloudy drink. The vodka martini is also served as cold as possible. Shaking a vodka martini serves two purposes: 1) To distribute the oils in the mixture and give a clear drink; 2) Get the drink cold.

Today most vodka is distilled from grains and there for has no issue with the oils. Back in the 1950’s when Ian Flemming wrote the Bond books is when the transition from potato to gain was being made hence the need to shake. Grain was more plentiful and required less filtering.

I have had both types and personally prefer the potato vodka, as I feel it has a spicy taste. M, wie Sie Russin sind, was besser ist?