The Covent Garden Hotel's Saketini – Recipe

For an elegant surprise, enjoy this sophisticated cocktail. This beverage is airy, scented and drinkable, and matches wonderfully with parmesan chunks.

Saketini

Makes a single portion

30ml gin – opt for a crisp gin variety

15ml Lillet Blanc – a light, herbal fortified wine

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 stir thoroughly for 30 seconds to cool. Strain into a well-chilled martini glass and serve.

A sophisticated cocktail with Japanese flair

Toni Beck
Toni Beck

An avid hiker and travel writer with over a decade of experience exploring remote trails and sharing inspiring journeys.