Kamikaze
Vodka, orange liqueur and lime in equal parts. Often served as a shot.
Shaken · Coupe · Medium · about 3 minutes · about 21% ABV
Ingredients
- 30 ml Vodka
- 30 ml Triple sec / Cointreau
- 30 ml Fresh lime juice
- Lime wedge (garnish)
Method
- Chill the glass
- Pour 30 ml vodka into the shaker
- Pour 30 ml Triple sec / Cointreau into the shaker
- Add 30 ml fresh lime juice
- Add ice
- Shake hard
- Strain
- Garnish
About the Kamikaze
The daisy family. The daisy is a sour sweetened with an orange liqueur or another cordial instead of plain sugar. Daisies appear in American bar books from the 1870s. The Sidecar, the White Lady and the Margarita (Spanish for "daisy") all belong to this family, which is why their recipes look so alike.
Kamikaze FAQ
What's in a Kamikaze?
30 ml vodka, 30 ml triple sec / cointreau, 30 ml fresh lime juice, garnished with lime wedge.
How strong is a Kamikaze?
About 21% ABV once mixed with ice, which is 1.9 Australian standard drinks per serve. That is stronger than a glass of wine.
Should I shake or stir a Kamikaze?
Shake it. citrus, juice and cream need shaking to mix properly and gain a light, lively texture.
What glass do you serve a Kamikaze in?
A coupe, about 180 ml. Chill the glass first and serve without ice. No coupe? Use a martini glass or small wine glass.
