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Sakini

Difford’s Guide
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Measurements in:
Serves:
1
Ingredients
1 1⁄2 fl oz Ketel One Vodka
1 1⁄2 fl oz Akashi-Tai Daiginjo Genshu sake
1⁄4 fl oz Strucchi Bianco Vermouth

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How to make

Glassware

Serve in a Martini glass

Method

  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.

Flavour Profile

No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
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Health & Nutrition

Nutrition:

One serving of Sakini contains 159 calories

Alcohol content:

  • 1.5 standard drinks
  • 21.68% alc./vol. (43.37° proof)
  • 21.2 grams of pure alcohol

Allergens:

Recipe contains the following allergens:

Values stated for alcohol and calorie content, and number of drinks an ingredient makes should be considered approximate.

History

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

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Review

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

Variations/similar cocktails

Saketini
Saketini No. 2
Saketini No. 3
Cucumber Sake-Tini

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Comments & Discussion

G. M. Genovese Premium Member
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.
score: 1
James R
Using vodka instead of gin really lets the sake shine. Nice!
score: 3

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