The Covent Garden Hotel's Sake Martini – Cocktail Guide

For something a little unexpected, try this elegant, martini-style cocktail. It’s light, aromatic and sippable, and complements small pieces of parmesan.

Saketini

Makes a single portion

30ml gin – a quality London dry gin is ideal

15ml Lillet Blanc – a light, herbal fortified wine

15ml sake – a light, medium-bodied one, ideally

Combine the gin, Lillet Blanc, and sake in a cocktail shaker, include a generous scoop of ice and stir thoroughly for 30 seconds to cool. Strain into a well-chilled martini glass and serve.

A sophisticated cocktail with Japanese flair

Yvonne Charles
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