Kamikaze

A bracing equal-parts sour of vodka, triple sec, and fresh lime — tart, clean, and just off-dry, shaken hard and served cold and up. It emerged in the early 1970s and was once an IBA official, though its precise origin is undocumented and several competing stories circulate. The name borrows from the WWII dive-bombers, a nod to how quickly a couple will take you down.

Classic

Ingredients

  • 1 ozVodka
  • 1 ozTriple Sec
  • 1 ozLime Juice

Garnish: Lime Wedge

Preparation

Shaken · Coupe · None

  1. 1.

    add

    Add the vodka, triple sec, and lime juice to a shaker.

  2. 2.

    shake

    Fill the shaker with ice and shake well until cold.

  3. 3.

    strain

    Double-strain into a chilled coupe or cocktail glass, served up.

  4. 4.

    garnish

    Garnish with a lime wedge or twist.

Flavor Profile

citrus
51%
dilution
29%
sour
25%
fruity
25%
sweet
17%
heat
17%
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