Drinks Guide
VodkaTriple secLime juice
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Kamikaze

Made with vodka and triple sec, served in a cocktail glass. An official cocktail of the International Bartenders Association (New Era Drinks).

30 ml / 1 ozVodka
30 ml / 1 ozTriple sec
30 ml / 1 ozLime juice

Method

  1. Shake all ingredients together with ice.
  2. Strain into a cocktail glass.
  3. Garnish with a lime wedge or twist and serve.

About the Kamikaze

This sour cocktail combines vodka, triple sec, and lime juice in equal measures. It delivers a tart citrus flavor with a crisp aftertaste.

History

The cocktail's name likely comes from the Japanese Kamikaze pilots of World War II.

Kamikaze
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