Vodka Martini: Shaken vs. Stirred Taste Test

Today we're going to taste test a vodka martini both shaken and stirred to see if there is indeed a difference. Derrick preaches the difference, Ian calls B.S. So let's do the work. This is a companion to the Gin Martini Video we did last week: https://youtu.be/aUs-o3xWy0s The difference in a vodka martini vs. the gin martini comes down to flavor and taste profile -- vodka has no flavor, so shaking the drink shouldn't impact the subtle flavors too much since those are entirely lost, but how does it impact the vermouth? The Vodka Martini: 2 1/2 oz Vodka 1/2 oz Dry Vermouth 1 Dash Orange Bitters Table of Contents 0:00 Introduction 0:41 Vodka Martini Recipe 2:12 The pour 2:39 Initial taste 5:22 Vodka vs. Gin Martini 7:11 Is there a difference shaken or stirred? #vodka #martini #drink #cocktail #tasting ------ Become a Youtube CMC Member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm4_NTvhixXU3YFetu8z-aA/join Checkout our recipe E-Books: http://homecocktailmenu.com Subscribe to CMC Now: http://bit.ly/NKFUkE Drink Responsibly.