Stir vs Shake (The Rule That Fixes 80% of Drinks)
Updated: February 4, 2026
A simple decision: if it’s clear, stir. If it’s cloudy, shake.
Fun fact
Shaking adds tiny air bubbles—great for citrus, bad for a silky martini.
Quick rule
- Clear ingredients → stir
- Citrus / dairy / egg → shake
Examples
- Martini: stir
- Daiquiri: shake
- Negroni: stir