For something a little unexpected, try this elegant, martini-style cocktail. It is delicate, fragrant and easy to sip, and complements small pieces of parmesan.
Japanese-Inspired Martini
Makes a single portion
30ml gin – choose a premium dry gin
15ml Lillet Blanc – an aromatic French aperitif wine
15ml sake – a light, medium-bodied one, ideally
Measure the gin, Lillet Blanc and sake into a shaker, toss in plenty of ice cubes and stir for 30 seconds to chill well. Filter into a pre-chilled martini glass and present.
A refined martini variation with sake