Technique is what separates a good drink from a great one. Both shaking and stirring are valid techniques—depending on the effect you want. Shaking will aerate a drink, make it cold, and leave it more diluted than stirring would. Use a shaker when you need to ensure a drink is fully combined. Stirring, on the other hand, will keep a drink clear and cold. When done properly, it will prevent little bits of ice from diluting your drink.One thing you should never do, though, is shake a carbonated drink from
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