The Covent Garden Hotel's Sake Martini – Cocktail Guide

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.

Saketini

Makes a single portion

30ml gin – choose a premium dry gin

15ml Lillet Blanc – a light, herbal fortified wine

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

Measure the gin, Lillet Blanc and sake into a shaker, add a big handful of ice cubes and mix for half a minute until cold. Strain into a well-chilled martini glass and serve.

An elegant drink blending East and West

Tracy Becker
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