The Covent Garden Hotel's Saketini – Recipe
For something a little unexpected, try this elegant, martini-style cocktail. It is delicate, fragrant and easy to sip, and complements small pieces of parmesan.
Japanese-Inspired Martini
Yields one serving
30ml gin – a quality London dry gin is ideal
15ml Lillet Blanc – an aromatic French aperitif wine
15ml sake – a light, medium-bodied one, ideally
Pour the gin, Lillet Blanc, and sake into a shaker, toss in plenty of ice cubes and mix for half a minute until cold. Strain into a well-chilled martini glass and serve.
A refined martini variation with sake
