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Waldorf No. 1
It may go against modern bartending etiquette, but this modern riff on the original equal parts Waldorf is best enjoyed shaken rather than stirred. The...
Doug Charnock
19th May 2023 at 01:54
On our favorites list, but I’m a little puzzled. The recipe says to stir the cocktail, but the review section says it’s best enjoyed shaken rather than stirred. Sigh…. Guess I’ll just have to do a bit of research to determine the correct technique. Tough work in the interest of science.
19th May 2023 at 08:43
It's one of those classic cocktails that most would say should be stirred - hence that's what I've put as the method. However, I prefer shaken. Ultimately, down to personal taste.