image creditSome bartenders have a chip on their shoulders when it comes to cocktails. Shaking waters it down, they say. Stirring is better. James Bond is a pussy. Wat's the scientific difference? Does one way or the other produce a pour that's more warm or watery? Do the fluid dynamics in the darkness of a shaker lead to other intangibles that make our favorite drinks so delicious?
Which gets you drunker? Shaken or stirred? Prepare to have your faith shaken, because here are some stirring conclusions. A scientific exploration.The Presurfer
