Why does James Bond say shaken, not stirred?

Why does James Bond say shaken, not stirred?

Bond does it, essentially, because it's part of the act and mythology of Bond. While James Bond creator Ian Fleming's biographer Andrew Lycett committed to record that Fleming liked his own martinis shaken because he thought that stirring a drink compromised on flavor.

What's the difference shaken, not stirred?

Shaking rather than stirring a Martini has two principal effects. One: the rapid movement of ice in shaker melts more of the ice than gentle stirring, thereby diluting the drink. Two: the drink is likely to be cloudy rather than clear. For Martini drinkers, both effects are undesirable.

Are Martinis supposed to be shaken or stirred?

Martinis, Manhattans, Old-Fashioneds — basically any booze-forward drink should be stirred. Stirring these drinks produces “a silky mouth-feel with precise dilution and perfect clarity,” Elliot says.

Who said a martini shaken, not stirred?

James Bond One of the most famous lines ever is the MI6 agent's drink order. The phrase, “shaken, not stirred” first appears in Ian Fleming's fourth James Bond novel Diamonds are Forever in 1956.

Why is it called a dirty martini?

For those who like their cocktails to have a savoury edge, the Dirty Martini is a delicious, slightly salty, choice. The term 'dirty' means that olive brine, usually from a jar of cocktail olives, has been added to the drink. An olive garnish is typically assumed, too.

What is the difference between a shaken martini and a stirred martini?

And those laws are presented in black and white: If the cocktail contains only alcohol-based ingredients (spirits, vermouths, liqueurs) it should be stirred; if it contains any non-alcoholic ingredients (citrus juice, eggs, cream, fresh fruit or herbs), it should be shaken.

Which is better shaken or stirred?

A shaken cocktail gives your drink a more ice-cold temperature than what is attainable by stirring in a mixing glass. ... These drinks get a better balance of flavor and alcohol when there is more diluting involved.

Why are there 3 olives in a martini?

The origins of this superstition remain a mystery, but are adamantly followed. “High tradition dictates that you must use an odd number of olives. One olive is fine; so are three (five is excessive). Using two or four olives is a faux pas,” writes Brad Gadberry in the famed “Martini FAQ.”

What drink does James Bond prefer shaken, not stirred?

martinis James Bond, a.k.a. 007, drinks four times more than British health experts say is reasonable. This may explain his preference for martinis that are “shaken, not stirred.” In the photo, Bond is portrayed by actor Daniel Craig.

What does neat mean in a drink?

Neat is the least confusing of cocktail terms. This means that a spirit is directly poured into a glass (preferably a NEAT Glass). It's similar to a shot, but the glass makes a huge difference in the sipping experience.