Kamikaze (cocktail)

Kamikaze
Kamikaze cocktail, served straight up in a cocktail glass
TypeCocktail
Ingredients
Base spiritVodka
Standard drinkwareCocktail glass
Standard garnishLime slice
ServedStraight up: chilled, without ice
PreparationShake 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. Some include the addition of cane sugar.

The drink is probably named for the Japanese "Kamikaze" dive bombers of World War II.

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