This Elegant Sake Martini – Cocktail Guide

For an elegant surprise, sample this refined martini-inspired drink. It’s light, aromatic and sippable, and pairs nicely with a few chunks of parmesan.

Saketini

Makes a single portion

30ml gin – a quality London dry gin is ideal

15ml Lillet Blanc – an aromatic French aperitif wine

15ml sake – preferably a delicate, balanced sake

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. Pour into a frosty martini glass and enjoy.

A sophisticated cocktail with Japanese flair

Daniel Zimmerman
Daniel Zimmerman

Lena is a tech journalist with over a decade of experience covering AI and cybersecurity, passionate about making complex topics accessible.