Stir Spirit-Forward for Clarity
Explain why clear spirit-forward cocktails are stirred and strained rather than shaken.
A clear spirit-forward cocktail made with the wrong force, then with the right one. Before: cold, but aerated and cloudy. After: cold, clear, and controlled. The mixing glass replaced the shaker because clear spirit-forward ingredients need chill and dilution, not aeration. Hard ice and a steady stir controlled water pickup without breaking the drink into cloudy shards. The chilled coupe protected serving temperature after the drink was strained off working ice. The jiggered vermouth stayed part of the ratio instead of becoming a guessed accent. Use the least violent method that gives the drink the texture it needs. stirring and…
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