Shaken or stirred: how long until a drink is cold enough?

Shaking and stirring do the same two jobs: chill the drink and dilute it, because both come from melting ice. Shaking just gets there faster, in roughly 12 to 15 seconds instead of 30 or more.

Drag the slider to see temperature and water added over time, then use the simple rule: stir what is clear, shake what has juice, dairy or egg.