The Covent Garden Hotel's Sake Martini – Cocktail Guide

For something a little unexpected, enjoy this sophisticated cocktail. It is delicate, fragrant and easy to sip, and complements small pieces of parmesan.

Japanese-Inspired Martini

Serves 1

30ml gin – a quality London dry gin is ideal

15ml Lillet Blanc – a light, herbal fortified wine

15ml sake – preferably a delicate, balanced sake

Measure the gin, Lillet Blanc and sake into a shaker, add a big handful of ice cubes and stir thoroughly for 30 seconds to cool. Filter into a pre-chilled martini glass and present.

A sophisticated cocktail with Japanese flair