The Covent Garden Hotel's Saketini – Recipe
For an elegant surprise, sample this refined martini-inspired drink. This beverage is airy, scented and drinkable, and matches wonderfully with parmesan chunks.
Sake Martini
Serves 1
30ml gin – opt for a crisp gin variety
15ml Lillet Blanc – an aromatic French aperitif wine
15ml sake – preferably a delicate, balanced sake
Combine the gin, Lillet Blanc, and sake in a cocktail shaker, add a big handful of ice cubes and stir for 30 seconds to chill well. Pour into a frosty martini glass and enjoy.
A sophisticated cocktail with Japanese flair