Sakétinis
Some say it's sacrilege, mixing fine saké with fruit juice, herbs and spirits but we think saké actually creates a better cocktail, or as we call it a better Sakétini (Sakétail sounds funny). The added body and flavor that saké offers is unparalleled and an experience we want to share with our friends. This portion of our website is dedicated to those who dare commit heresy and blend the endless supply of elixirs with the finest of sakés. We encourage you to follow the recipes you find here and experiment on your own. If you create a Sakétini that you want to share with the world, please submit it to us and we'll consider adding it to these pages.Get recipes here!
Sakétini Saturday
Third Saturday of Every Month!
A change in the seasons brings new ingredients to mix with. Experiments with fruits, herbs and sometimes seemingly crazy ideas like Nutella and chocolate offer exciting flavor combinations. Join us for Sakétini Saturday, held from 11 am - 5 pm on the third Saturday of every month at our Kura in Forest Grove, OR. Each month you'll benefit from our mixology team and their creative blends with new, dynamic recipes. It's a great way to spend the afternoon learning, tasting and simply enjoying. You don't want to miss a delicious afternoon. Always 3 new recipes! Bring friends, a lunch and prepare to enjoy.
2010 Philly Sakefest Saketini Contest Winner: William Eccleston, GM/Wine Director of Ristorante Panorama in Philladephia, Pennsylvania.
William's Green Tea Sake "Mosc-Jito" was simply the hands down judges favorite in a field of truly beautiful saketinis. Scored on presentation, flavor, marketability (can you really make this behind he bar) and overall presence, William's creation is a refreshing take on a classic summer drink.
Green Tea Sake “Mosc-jito”
1.5 oz G Joy Sake
.75 oz Canton Ginger Liqueur
.75 oz Green Tea Simple Syrup
Muddle with juice of 2 lime wedges & 8-10 mint leaves
Shake and pour into hi-ball glass.
Finish with 1.5 oz Sparkling Ita...lian Moscato float.
Garnish with candied ginger & lime wedge.
Be sure to nibble the candied ginger and experience how it evolves the flavors of the saketini. A truly brilliant drink!
Ristorante Panorama is an authentic Italian, trattoria-style, "upscale casual" restaurant located on the lobby level of the Penn's View Hotel. The cuisine is contemporary, authentic Italian with influence that leans toward the Northern Italian region and features homemade pastas, authentic veal dishes, and fresh seafood specialties. Lavish murals and decor provide a dramatic modern setting with traditional accents. The Green Tea Sake "Mosc-Jito" is featured on the Spring & Summer cocktail menu.
Lucy Brennan Sakétini Recipes
SakéOne is proud to announce premium sakétini recipes developed by nationally acclaimed mixologist Lucy Brennan, owner of Portland, Oregon's Mint restaurant and 820 cocktail bar.
Noted as one of the nation's top five mixologists by Food and Wine January 2006, Lucy Brennan is a household name in the cocktail industry. Her one-of-a-kind concoctions, her fabulous Portland, Oregon, restaurant and lounge, and her dedicated following have earned her many accolades as she actively reinvents today's cocktail culture.
A native of London, England, Lucy moved to New York City at sixteen, where she worked as an assistant to two Wall Street stock traders. Her adventurous spirit later took her to San Francisco, where she served four years as a beverage and assistant restaurant manager at the San Francisco Park Hyatt. Lucy's first bartending experience was not until she moved to Portland, Oregon, in 1994. After five years of mixing and shaking her way to bar manager at Portland's Saucebox restaurant on SW Broadway, Lucy had found her true calling.
Lucy opened her own restaurant in North Portland in the spring of 2001. She chose the name Mint because in Greek mythology, mint is the symbol of hospitality. The success of Mint and the incredible demand for Lucy's unique cocktails prompted her to open the 820 Lounge next door to Mint in spring 2003.
Get a copy of the all new Sakétini booklet featuring Lucy's recipes and many more. Click here to e-mail your request.
You can also download more of Lucy Brennan's premium Sakétini recipes here (Adobe PDF).
| Dragon Milk 2oz Momokawa Pearl Sake 1oz lemon lime juice 1oz coconut syrup 1oz simple syrup 1/4oz half & half Shake vigorously. Serve up with tropical flower garnish. Saké Cruz 2oz Momokawa Pearl Sake 1/2oz Cruzan Vanilla rum 1oz Dole pineapple juice Shake vigorously. Splash of Ocean Spray cranberry juice. Serve on the rocks with pineapple slice. Framboise Frost 2oz Moonstone Raspberry Sake 1/4oz Vox Raspberry Vodka 1oz lemon lime Juice (50/50) 1oz simple syrup Shake vigorously & strain. Float of Chateau Monet 1⁄4oz Serve up in a sugared martini glass. Garnish with fresh raspberries or a flower. |
Pear Flower 1 1⁄2 oz Moonstone Asian Pear sake 1oz Crater Lake vodka 1oz lemon lime juice (50/50) 1oz Monin Jasmine syrup Shake vigorously & strain. Served up with flower garnish. G Sling 2oz G Sake 1oz Cruzan Banana rum 1oz lemon lime juice (50/50) 1oz simple syrup Serve on the rocks with lime slice & tropical flower. Jasmine Kiss 1 1/2oz Momokawa Silver sake 1/4oz Monin Jasmine syrup 1oz Mt. Gay rum 1/4oz Dole pineapple juice Squeeze of lime Shake vigorously. Jasmine or other flower garnish. |
