The Covent Garden Hotel's Sake Martini – Recipe

For an elegant surprise, try this elegant, martini-style cocktail. 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 floral and citrus aperitif

15ml sake – a light, medium-bodied one, ideally

Combine the gin, Lillet Blanc, and sake in a cocktail shaker, add a big handful of ice cubes and mix for half a minute until cold. Filter into a pre-chilled martini glass and present.

An elegant drink blending East and West

Kristina Hall
Kristina Hall

Award-winning journalist with a focus on urban affairs and community stories in Southern California.