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Sake & Lychee Martini
Sake leads this gin and vodka-laced, lychee-flavoured Martini. It's fruity, yet dry and spirit-forward, as a "Dry Martini" should be
Nick Hopewell-Smith
29th May 2025 at 18:14
Delicate and martini-like. Quite remarkable with a dish of salted cashews on the side!
23rd May 2025 at 04:13
Another excellent Martini recipe from our host. We eschew the, to our taste, cloyingly sweet European Lychee liqueurs and go with the Japanese Umenoyado, a blend of Lychee liqueur and Sake, which, at 8%ABV, is super elegant and refined.
10th May 2025 at 01:34
First, thank you Simon for an amazing cocktail.
I made this slightly differently with the same proportions.
Soto Junmai Diaginjo sake
Either Purity 34 or Botanist Islam Dry Gin
Absolut Elyx
Soho Lychee liqueur
Amazing!
I made this slightly differently with the same proportions.
Soto Junmai Diaginjo sake
Either Purity 34 or Botanist Islam Dry Gin
Absolut Elyx
Soho Lychee liqueur
Amazing!