what does shaking do to a cocktail?
The Shaken Cocktail. More approachable to the novice bartender, shaking is much more popular in most establishments than stirring. While many cocktails should be stirred, there are definitely times when shaking is the way to go. The act of shaking results in much faster chilling than stirring. This is secondary to breaking up the ice and increased speed of mixing, which increases the surface area interacting with the liquid molecules.