If you love good, chilled Japanese sake, you will love this Saketini recipe! It is the perfect cocktail to serve at your next happy hour. Plus, it has a fun name. Go ahead, say it out loud– Saketini ! See?

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This simple Saketini combines the famous Japanese alcohol, sake, with gin and vermouth from a classic martini. (Try this classic Dirty Martini Recipe ) The result is a sophisticated, delicious cocktail that you’ll want to make time and time again.

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WHAT INGREDIENTS DO I NEED TO MAKE A SAKETINI COCKTAIL?

This flavorful cocktail only needs FOUR ingredients! It’s so easy to make! Here’s what you need:

  • Chilled sake
  • Gin (I love using Bombay Saphire for this recipe; it’s also fabulous in this Gin Fizz and my Perfect Gin and Tonic Recipe .)
  • Dry vermouth
  • Splash (or two) of lemon juice. If you love lemony cocktails, you must try this Lemon Drop Martini or this refreshing Lemon Champagne Cocktail .
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HOW TO MAKE A SAKETINI

It’s so easy to toss together this four-ingredient cocktail recipe. Simply combine all the ingredients listed above in a martini shaker with ice. Give it a good shake and then strain into a cocktail glass and with a simple lemon twist. I love this Saketini and I know you will too!

IF YOU LOVE THE ‘TINI’ IN THE SAKETINI

If you’re like me and cannot get enough martini recipes, I’ve rounded up a few of my faves:

  • Orange Dreamsicle Martini
  • Cosmopolitan Cocktail Martini
  • Midori Martini
  • Pumpkin Pie Martini
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Ingredients

  • 4 ounces chilled sake
  • 1/2 ounce gin I love using Bombay Saphire
  • 1/2 teaspoon dry vermouth
  • dash lemon juice

Instructions

  • Combine all the ingredients in a martini shaker filled with ice. Shake and pour into a chilled martini glass.
  • Garnish with a lemon twist.
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Saketini

Ingredients

  • 4 ounces chilled sake
  • 1/2 ounce gin I love using Bombay Saphire
  • 1/2 teaspoon dry vermouth
  • dash lemon juice

Instructions

  • Combine all the ingredients in a martini shaker filled with ice. Shake and pour into a chilled martini glass.
  • Garnish with a lemon twist.

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