Sakini

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Serve in a Martini glass

Ingredients:
1 1⁄2 oz Ketel One Vodka
1 1⁄2 oz Akashi-Tai Daiginjo Genshu sake
1⁄4 oz Strucchi Bianco Vermouth
× 1 1 serving
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How to make:

  1. Select and pre-chill a Martini glass.
  2. Prepare garnish of green apple peel.
  3. STIR all ingredients with ice.
  4. FINE STRAIN into chilled glass.

Allergens:

Recipe contains the following allergens:

Strength & taste guide:

No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Strength 9/10
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
Sweet to sour 9/10
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Review:

Sake adds an almost wine-like delicacy to this approachable riff on the classic Dry Martini.

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History:

The "Sake Martini" emerged in the 1980s. This recipe by yours truly in November 2016.

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Nutrition:

One serving of Sakini contains 159 calories

Alcohol content:

  • 1.5 standard drinks
  • 21.68% alc./vol. (21.68° proof)
  • 21.1 grams of pure alcohol

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G. M. Genovese’s Avatar G. M. Genovese
20th October 2023 at 17:03
This is a surprisingly fine concoction of camaraderie... I used Cocchi Americano, Sobieski... Surprisingly refreshing and dynamic in all its parts... If I was in a drinking mood, this would be most welcome.
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James R’s Avatar James R
10th April 2022 at 22:44
Using vodka instead of gin really lets the sake shine. Nice!
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