WELCOME to Nest by Tamara blog

WELCOME to Nest by Tamara blog
Hi- It's Tamara. I'm happy you've stopped by, and since 2010 I've been sharing my passion for interior design, history, art, entertaining, travel & fashion. I am an interior designer, textile designer and writer living and working in New York City and East Hampton, Long Island. My musings have taken me to international design, art, antique and epicurean events and I have lots to share. I'm grateful to have been listed as the #1 top design blog, blogs to watch, top design blogs and named and awarded Rising Star of Design by the IFDA NY industry organization. Please feel free to reach out to our team for an interior design consultation at NestbyTamara.com -Tamara
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RECIPE SHARE: Our Homemade Saketini Cocktail



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Saketini Recipe Share

As a special occasion we headed out for an Omakase Tasting (a traditional Japanese course meal offering a bevy of Nigiri (fresh, raw fish) prepared by the chef and at his whim to surprise and delight guests.  But, beforehand, my husband whipped up a couple Sake Martinis or, as they are referred to in the trendy circles- a "SAKETINI"  

It's the perfect almost-savory cocktail with a touch of mint but not laden with sugar. The secret lies in the shake, and my husband is convinced a vigorous shake over ice once the mint and cucumber are macerated in a metal shaker (has to be metal) for precisely 20 seconds and usually by then the outside metal shaker will have a little frost on it.  Strain and serve.  Voila, you are a master cocktail maker. You are welcome!

tik tok video making our Saketinis

Happy Nesting
XO Tamara