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![]() Kamikaze cocktail, served straight up in a cocktail glass. | |
Type | Cocktail |
Primary alcohol by volume |
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Served | Straight up; without ice |
Standard garnish | Lime slice |
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IBA specified ingredients ![]() |
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Preparation | Shake all ingredients together with ice. Strain into glass, garnish and serve. |
Timing | All Day |
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The Kamikaze is made of equal parts vodka, triple sec and lime juice. According to the International Bartenders Association, it is served straight up in a cocktail glass. Garnish is typically a wedge or twist of lime.
According to cocktail historian David Wondrich, the Kamikaze shot first appeared in 1976 and may have been the original "shooter" cocktail.
"Kamikaze" ( 神 風) is a Japanese word literally meaning "divine wind".
Dozens of variations exist in online databases today. It is also possible to add cane sugar.