James Bond requested that his Martini be "shaken not stirred"? Would it make any difference? | Notes

James Bond requested that his Martini be "shaken not stirred"? Would it make any difference?

• I agree with the first answer about the melting of the ice and dilution of the drink; however, I always thought he ordered them that way so as to stay more sober than his drinking partner, and thereby remain more alert.

  Alfie, Sydney Australia