Why is it bad to shake a martini?

Table of Contents:

1. Why is it bad to shake a martini?
2. What does it mean to order a drink dirty?
3. What does straight up mean in drinks?
4. What does straight up?
5. What is whiskey and ice called?
6. Should whiskey be drunk with ice?
7. What do you call whiskey without ice?
8. What is Whisky and water called?
9. Is a whiskey sour a girly drink?

Why is it bad to shake a martini?

A shaken martini gets diluted too fast and gets too much air mixed into it. The result is a slightly frothy and watered down drink. When you stir a martini, you allow the ice to slowly melt and incorporate into the drink, which helps give the drink a soft and silky texture.

What does it mean to order a drink dirty?

To make a drink “dirty,” means you may slightly change the color and taste by adding or changing some of the essential ingredients. A dirty martini for instance contains olive juice. ... It can be garnished with an olive or a lemon twist.

What does straight up mean in drinks?

In bartending, the terms "straight up" and "up" ordinarily refer to an alcoholic drink that is shaken or stirred with ice and then strained and served in a stemmed glass without ice.

What does straight up?

1 : served without ice : not on the rocks specifically : mixed with ice before being strained a martini straight up. 2 : honest, straightforward.

What is whiskey and ice called?

“Rocks” are ice, so if you want a pour of your favorite whiskey with some ice cubes, “on the rocks” is how you order it. But remember: letting the ice sit in the glass will change the experience of a spirit because of dilution.

Should whiskey be drunk with ice?

While you can drink whiskey neat at room temperature, if you're still getting used to the idea of sipping on whiskey, we recommend using ice to temper the intensity. Even if you're normally a neat whiskey drinker, try it out. The colder the ice, the better. As it melts, the ice will also help dilute the whiskey.

What do you call whiskey without ice?

Neat is used to order a drink that is served with no ice or mixers. It is, quite simply, a straight pour of liquor from the bottle into the glass. Neat drinks also are served at room temperature. Whiskey and brandy are most often ordered neat because many drinkers prefer to drink them at room temperature. ...

What is Whisky and water called?

If you order a whiskey "on the rocks," which means with ice, it will be served to you in an old-fashioned glass. It's also quite common to order whiskey with water, which some drinkers say helps bring out the flavor of the whiskey. ... The term is most often applied to Scotch whisky.

Is a whiskey sour a girly drink?

Whiskey Sour The name alone takes the cake for ranking among the top manly drinks. A concoction of whiskey and lemon and maybe sugar for the beginners. Not the biggest and baddest of drinks for men, but this can be a refreshing for the summer that is sure to add some bass to your tone when you order the next round.