The most important thing to note is that you never shake a Manhattan. Ignore James Bond's catchphrase 'shaken, not stirred' for this cocktail - the Manhattan definitely likes to be stirred, not shaken.
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Apr 19, 2013 · I do strongly prefer my Martini's shaken (bruised gin be damned!). The tiny shards of ice are divine, and the drink does not get frothy at all.