The Covent Garden Hotel's Sake Martini – Recipe
For something a little unexpected, sample this refined martini-inspired drink. It is delicate, fragrant and easy to sip, and matches wonderfully with parmesan chunks.
Japanese-Inspired Martini
Serves 1
30ml gin – choose a premium dry gin
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, add a big handful of ice cubes and mix for half a minute until cold. Filter into a pre-chilled martini glass and present.
A sophisticated cocktail with Japanese flair
