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