Kamikaze Shot
The Kamikaze served as a shot.
Shaken · Shot glass · Medium · about 3 minutes · about 21% ABV
Ingredients
- 15 ml Vodka
- 15 ml Triple sec / Cointreau
- 15 ml Fresh lime juice
Method
- Chill the glass
- Pour 15 ml vodka into the shaker
- Pour 15 ml Triple sec / Cointreau into the shaker
- Add 15 ml fresh lime juice
- Add ice
- Shake hard
- Strain
- Serve
About the Kamikaze Shot
The shot and layered family. Layered drinks go back to the 19th-century pousse-café, where liqueurs were stacked by weight in a narrow glass. Short party shots became popular in the 1970s and 1980s. Layering works because sweeter, heavier liquids sink and lighter spirits float.
Kamikaze Shot FAQ
What's in a Kamikaze Shot?
15 ml vodka, 15 ml triple sec / cointreau, 15 ml fresh lime juice.
How strong is a Kamikaze Shot?
About 21% ABV once mixed with ice, which is 0.9 Australian standard drinks per serve. That is stronger than a glass of wine.
Should I shake or stir a Kamikaze Shot?
Shake it. citrus, juice and cream need shaking to mix properly and gain a light, lively texture.
What glass do you serve a Kamikaze Shot in?
A shot glass, about 60 ml. Chill the glass first and serve without ice. No shot glass? Use a small liqueur glass.
