The Covent Garden Hotel's Saketini – Recipe

For an elegant surprise, enjoy this sophisticated cocktail. It is delicate, fragrant and easy to sip, and complements small pieces of parmesan.

Sake Martini

Makes a single portion

30ml gin – a quality London dry gin is ideal

15ml Lillet Blanc – a floral and citrus aperitif

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 stir for 30 seconds to chill well. Strain into a well-chilled martini glass and serve.

A sophisticated cocktail with Japanese flair

Kelly Wilson
Kelly Wilson

Elena is a political journalist with over a decade of experience covering Westminster and European affairs, known for her incisive reporting.