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Saketini
A Saketini is usually made with sake and vodka (sometimes gin) in proportions ranging from equal parts through to five parts spirit to one part sake. However...
Matt
13th November 2024 at 02:22
This martini is worth exploring. I generally prefer gin to vodka, and a dry ratio, but acknowledge that vodka does allow the notes of sake to come thru better than a London gin would at these ratios. I may try this with a bit more gin to see what happens.
13th November 2024 at 02:34
Update - initial try with more gin shows that additional gin very quickly overwhelms the sake notes, which are the essential focus of the cocktail. I'll stick with the formulation above when I'm in the mood for a slightly exotic vodka martini.