Stirred drinks are beverages that are mixed together by stirring them with a spoon or other utensil. Common examples of stirred drinks include cocktails, martinis, and Manhattans. These drinks are often made with a combination of spirits, liqueurs, and mixers such as juices, syrups, and bitters. Stirring the ingredients together helps to combine the flavors and create a balanced drink. The term 'ades' is an abbreviation for 'alcoholic drinks, ' which includes all types of stirred drinks.