James Bond’s famous “shaken, not stirred” Vesper martini is a timeless piece of pop culture. His order also implies a subtle understanding of the scientific differences between the two techniques.

Some bartenders have a chip on their shoulders when it comes cocktails. Shaking waters it down, they say. Stirring is better. James Bond is a pussy. We wondered—what’s the scientific difference? Does ...

Knowing when to shake or stir has a huge impact on your drink's texture. Tyler Zielinski is one of the industry's leading drinks writers, using his professional bartending and cocktail development ...

The age-old debate of shaken versus stirred continues to intrigue us. Some of us don't even know what this means, and this has led to many embarrassing situations when we don't have a ready answer ...

Two classic gin martinis with the supplies used to make them. - Emily M Alexander/Static Media Whether you are ordering a martini at a bar or making one at home, the devil is in the details, as they ...

Cocktail Queries is a Paste series that examines and answers basic, common questions that drinkers may have about mixed drinks, cocktails and spirits. Check out every entry in the series to date. This ...