The Covent Garden Hotel's Saketini – Cocktail Guide

For an elegant surprise, enjoy this sophisticated cocktail. It is delicate, fragrant and easy to sip, and matches wonderfully with parmesan chunks.

Sake Martini

Makes a single portion

30ml gin – opt for a crisp gin variety

15ml Lillet Blanc – an aromatic French aperitif wine

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

Combine the gin, Lillet Blanc, and sake in a cocktail shaker, include a generous scoop of ice and stir for 30 seconds to chill well. Strain into a well-chilled martini glass and serve.

A sophisticated cocktail with Japanese flair