(Yes, shaking vs. stirring really does affect how a drink tastes.) As a matter of fact, this applies to mocktails as well as martinis. Lacking the presence of alcohol, these drinks can't take a ...

Shaking your cocktail dilutes and aerates the ingredients so you get a fresher and brighter drink every time. To test the best cocktail shakers, we made daiquiris (a standard test for bartenders ...

"It's the difference between fast food and a gourmet meal," she says, noting that "crafting" usually involves inventive tools, specialized ice and appropriate glassware for each drink. From ...