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