Kamikaze
A sharp, citrusy shooter of vodka, triple sec, and fresh lime juice shaken ice cold.
Base
vodka
Glassware
Shot glass
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Ingredients
- 1 oz vodka
- 1 oz triple sec
- 1 oz fresh lime juice
- Lime wheel, to garnish
Instructions
- 1Add all ingredients to a shaker with ice.
- 2Shake until well chilled.
- 3Strain into a chilled shot glass or coupe.
Origin & Story
Japan/United States, 1970s–80s
Its name and Japanese aviation reference suggest post-WWII American-Japanese bar culture, though it likely rose to real popularity in 1980s American nightclubs as a potent vodka-triple sec-lime shooter.
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