The Covent Garden Hotel's Saketini – Cocktail Guide

For an elegant surprise, sample this refined martini-inspired drink. It’s light, aromatic and sippable, and complements small pieces of parmesan.

Saketini

Yields one serving

30ml gin – opt for a crisp gin variety

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, add a big handful of ice cubes and stir for 30 seconds to chill well. Strain into a well-chilled martini glass and serve.

A refined martini variation with sake

Roger Graves
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