Kamikaze (cocktail)

The Kamikaze is made of equal parts vodka, triple sec and lime juice. Garnish is typically a wedge or twist of lime.

Kamikaze
Cocktail
Kamikaze cocktail, served straight up in a cocktail glass.
TypeCocktail
Primary alcohol by volume
ServedStraight up; without ice
Standard garnishLime slice
Standard drinkware
Cocktail glass
Commonly used ingredients
PreparationShake all ingredients together with ice. Strain into glass, garnish and serve.
TimingAll Day

Origins

According to cocktail historian David Wondrich, the Kamikaze shot first appeared in 1976 and may have been the original "shooter" cocktail. [1] The Kamikaze drink was created by Richard Stein the proprietor of Richard's Lounge in Lakewood, New Jersey circa 1976.

Naming

"Kamikaze" () is a Japanese word literally meaning "divine wind".

Variations

Dozens of variations exist in online databases today.[2] Some include the addition of cane sugar.

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See also

References

  1. "Kamikaze shot". Bevvy.
  2. "Kamikaze". Drinknation.com.


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