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
Makes a single portion
30ml gin – a quality London dry gin is ideal
15ml Lillet Blanc – a light, herbal fortified wine
15ml sake – a light, medium-bodied one, ideally
Pour the gin, Lillet Blanc, and sake into a shaker, include a generous scoop of ice and stir thoroughly for 30 seconds to cool. Strain into a well-chilled martini glass and serve.
A sophisticated cocktail with Japanese flair
