Name: Kamikaze Cocktail Recipe
Prep time: 4 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: 45 ml Vodka; 30 ml Triple Sec; 30 ml lime juice; 1 piece Lime Wheel (optional garnish)

Kamikaze

Description

The Kamikaze is a simple yet powerful cocktail that delivers a sharp citrus punch. Believed to have originated during the 1970s disco era, it was likely inspired by the classic Daiquiri, but made with vodka instead of rum. The name Kamikaze (meaning divine wind in Japanese) reflects its strong, no-nonsense character.

Served either as a cocktail or a shot, the Kamikaze balances the clean bite of vodka with the citrusy tang of lime juice and the sweetness of triple sec, making it a refreshing and potent drink.

Ingredients

45 ml Vodka
30 ml Triple Sec
30 ml lime juice
1 piece Lime Wheel (optional garnish)

Equipment needed

Cocktail Shaker – Used to shake the ingredients with ice. Fine Mesh Strainer – Used to strain into the glass.

Instructions

Fill a shaker with ice.
Add vodka, triple sec, and fresh lime juice.
Shake vigorously for about 15 seconds and strain into a chilled coupe glass or shot glasses.
Garnish with a lime wheel if serving as a cocktail.

Recommended glassware

Shot Glass (recommended)

A small glass for quick serves and layered mini cocktails.

25–60 ml Very small straight-sided glass.

Best for: Shooters, layered shots, tequila serves, mini drinks.

Garnish: Usually minimal garnish, but salt, citrus, or layered colour can add impact.

Quick facts

4 mins Easy Approx. 19% ABV 1.8 units 165 kcal Ice