Kamikaze (cocktail)
Kamikaze cocktail, served straight up in a cocktail glass | |
| Type | Cocktail |
|---|---|
| Ingredients |
|
| Base spirit | Vodka |
| Standard drinkware | Cocktail glass |
| Standard garnish | Lime slice |
| Served | Straight up: chilled, without ice |
| Preparation | Shake all ingredients together with ice. Strain into glass, garnish and serve. |
The Kamikaze is made of equal parts vodka, triple sec and lime juice. Garnish is typically a wedge or twist of lime. Dozens of variations exist in online databases today.[1] Some include the addition of cane sugar.
The drink is probably named for the Japanese "Kamikaze" dive bombers of World War II.
See also
References
- ^ "Kamikaze". Drinknation.com. Archived from the original on 2023-05-30. Retrieved 2019-12-23.
External links
- Bartending/Cocktails/Glossary#K at Wikibooks
- Media related to Kamikaze (cocktail) at Wikimedia Commons