The Covent Garden Hotel's Saketini – Recipe

For an elegant surprise, try this elegant, martini-style cocktail. It is delicate, fragrant and easy to sip, and matches wonderfully with parmesan chunks.

Sake Martini

Makes a single portion

30ml gin – opt for a crisp gin variety

15ml Lillet Blanc – a floral and citrus aperitif

15ml sake – preferably a delicate, balanced sake

Measure the gin, Lillet Blanc and sake into a shaker, toss in plenty of ice cubes and stir thoroughly for 30 seconds to cool. Strain into a well-chilled martini glass and serve.

A sophisticated cocktail with Japanese flair

George Schroeder
George Schroeder

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