Saketini

Name: Saketini
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Ingredients: 4 ounces chilled sake; 1/2 ounce gin (I love using Bombay Saphire); 1/2 teaspoon dry vermouth; dash lemon juice

If you love good, chilled Japanese sake, you will love this Saketini recipe! Combining the famous Japanese alcohol, sake, with gin and vermouth from a classic martini, the result is sophisticated and delicious. It is the perfect cocktail to serve at your next happy hour.

two glasses of saketini recipe garnished with a lemon twist with bottle of sake in the background

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Move over sake bomb, this sake drink is elegant and refreshing. This simple Saketini recipe contains four ingredients and comes together quickly in a classic shake and strain favorite.

What is sake?

Sake is a alcoholic beverage made from fermented rice. It is of Japanese origin and, while brewed in a way similar to beer, is drunk more like a wine.

two glasses of saketini recipe with a lemon twist beside and a bottle of sake in the background

Sake Martini Ingredients

Chilled sake. Using at least a mid-level sake here is important. The better quality of sake, the better your drink will be. If you don’t like the flavor of sake, one of our other martinis may be more your style. Check them out below.
Gin. While vodka is a common base for martini recipes, this saketini recipe is perfected with gin. I love using Bombay Saphire which is also fabulous in The Perfect Gin and Tonic Recipe.
Dry Vermouth
Lemon Juice. If you love lemony cocktails, try this Lemon Drop Martini.

How to Make a Saketini

Combine all the ingredients in a martini shaker or mixing glass filled with ice.
Shake and strain into a chilled martini glass.
Garnish with a lemon twist and enjoy!

man's hand pouring cocktail shaker of Saketini ingredients into a glass with glass of Saketini, bottle of sake, and lemon twist in background

FAQ

Is sake gluten-free?

Since it is made from rice, premium sake is generally considered gluten-free. Non-premium sake may contain other ingredients that may contain gluten, so it’s best to do your research and choose a premium sake.

Can I use vodka instead?

While I prefer gin, this cocktail can be made with gin or vodka. The flavor will vary depending on the spirit you choose.

Best Martini Recipes

There are so many great martini recipes, ranging from the classic Dirty Martini to dessert in a glass like the Peanut Butter Cup Martini.

French Martini is the perfect fruity and refreshing slow sipper.
For a simple yet sexy martini with only two ingredients, try this Pornstar Martini
The Key Lime Martini is another dessert in a glass cocktail!

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Saketini

Serves: cocktail

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Prep: 5 minutes

Total: 5 minutes

This amazing Saketini recipe is made with just a few ingredients, but is absolutely delicious. It is the perfect cocktail recipe. If you like nice cool sake, this is the recipe for you!

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