Sake Martini

Name: Sake Martini
Ingredients: 1 1/2 oz Gin; 1 1/2 oz Sake; 1/2 oz Lychee Soju; 2-4 drop(s) Saline Solution

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By The Flippin Mixologist

Submitted on: April 8, 2023

Refreshing

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I was recently invited to be a part of an Elements of Taste event in which local bartenders and mixologists are paired with local chefs and given an element of taste to create a dish and accompanying cocktail centering around that taste. My chef partner and I have chosen to take an Asian theme with our Umami flavor. In researching and experimenting with different combinations, I came across this beauty by Difford’s Guide. I added a little saline to further bring out the sweetness of lychee soj...

Ingredients

1 1/2 oz
Gin

1 1/2 oz
Sake

1/2 oz
Lychee Soju

2-4 drop(s)
Saline Solution

Tools

peeler
mixing glass
bar spoon
jigger
strainer

Instructions

Garnish

lemon peel

Build

Stir & Strain

Glass

Martini

Estimated strength

About 21% ABV (estimate)

By The Flippin Mixologist

At-home mixologist

Teacher, stage actor, audiobook narrator, and at- home mixologist. I spent my early teaching years bartending in the summers. I love making drinks for people. I love the ritual of it. I like to make the classics, do my own riffs on classics, and create brand new cocktails. I really enjoy trying to make a drink that symbolizes a person or character. ...

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1 1/2 oz gin 1 1/2 oz sake 1/2 oz lychee soju 2-4 drops saline solution Mix all ingredients in a mixing glass with ice until chilled. Strain into a chilled martini glass and garnish with a lemon peel. Enjoy!

Editor's Note

Sake steps in for vermouth in this Martini riff, lending a subtle umami and roundness. Lychee soju adds a touch of fruit sweetness, bridged by saline for a crisp, savory finish.