Kamikaze (cocktail)

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.^[1] Some include the addition of cane sugar.

Kamikaze

Cocktail
Kamikaze cocktail, served straight up in a cocktail glass
Type	Cocktail
Base spirit	Vodka
Served	Straight up: chilled, without ice
Standard garnish	Lime slice
Standard drinkware	Cocktail glass
Commonly used ingredients	3 cl vodka 3 cl triple sec 3 cl lime juice
Preparation	Shake all ingredients together with ice. Strain into glass, garnish and serve.
Commonly served	All day

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

See also

• Gimlet (cocktail)