Sakura Martini

Kenta Goto | New York City

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Bar Goto’s house Martini utilizes the salted cherry blossom as replacement for the hint of saltiness that an olive typically brings, combined with the subtle florality and sweetness of maraschino and the dry, vinous quality of sake.

Ingredients

Serving: 1

  • 2 1/2 ounces sake
  • 2 1/2 ounces sake
  • 1 ounce gin
  • 1 ounce gin
  • 1/4 teaspoon maraschino liqueur, preferably Luxardo
  • 1/4 teaspoon maraschino liqueur, preferably Luxardo

Garnish: salted cherry blossom

Directions
  1. Combine all ingredients in a mixing glass.
  2. Add ice and stir until chilled.
  3. Strain into a glass and garnish with salted cherry blossom.