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Stirred · 1 serving

Sakura Martini

A crisp gin-and-sake Martini softened by a small measure of maraschino and a saline accent.

Short answer

Sakura Martini is a stirred cocktail made with gin, sake, maraschino liqueur, saline solution, and green olives. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 5 minutes.
Time5 min
MethodStirred
GlassCoupe
LevelEasy
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1 serving

Sakura Martini ingredients

These original amounts make 1 serving. Compare cl, US fluid ounces and parts to use the measure you have at home.

How ml, US oz and parts work
Sakura Martini ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Gin60 ml6 cl2 oz12 parts
Sake45 ml4.5 cl1.5 oz9 parts
Maraschino Liqueur5 ml0.5 cl0.2 oz1 part
Saline Solution1 dash———
Green Olives1 piece———

Garnish: Exactly one tiny green olive on one short thin plain wooden pick across the rim

Method

How to make Sakura Martini

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Pre-chill one clear coupe and place exactly one small green olive on one short plain cocktail pick.

  2. 02

    Measure the cold gin, chilled sake, maraschino liqueur, and one restrained dash of saline into a mixing glass.

  3. 03

    Fill the mixing glass about three-quarters full with solid cold ice.

  4. 04

    Stir smoothly for 20–25 seconds until very cold and lightly diluted.

  5. 05

    Fine-strain into the chilled coupe, keeping the liquid crystal clear.

  6. 06

    Rest the single olive pick neatly across the rim and serve without blossoms or another garnish.

Tasting profile

What does Sakura Martini taste like?

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are strength (4/5) and freshness (3/5).

Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.

Sweetness2 / 5
Sourness1 / 5
Bitterness1 / 5
Strength4 / 5
Freshness3 / 5

Quick answers

Sakura Martini questions

What is in a Sakura Martini?

Kokto’s build uses gin, sake, maraschino liqueur, saline solution, and green olives.

How long does a Sakura Martini take to make?

The governed recipe allows about 5 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.

How is a Sakura Martini prepared?

It uses a stirred method and is served in a coupe. Follow the reviewed steps above instead of relying on the method label alone.

Is a Sakura Martini alcohol-free?

No. This Kokto recipe contains alcoholic ingredients and is intended only for adults of legal drinking age.

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Evidence

Sources & editorial note

The ingredients and steps above are Kokto's recipe specification. An external classic reference may use different amounts or techniques; follow one complete specification when mixing.

  • Cocktail App English editorial catalog B157https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/3622/sakura-martini · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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