Kamikaze (cocktail)
IBA official cocktail | |
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Type | Cocktail |
Base spirit | |
Served | Straight up: chilled, without ice |
Standard garnish | Lime slice |
Standard drinkware | Cocktail glass |
IBA specified ingredients† |
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Preparation | Shake all ingredients together in a mixer with ice. Strain into glass, garnish and serve. |
† Kamikaze recipe at International Bartenders Association |
The Kamikaze is made of equal parts vodka, triple sec and lime juice. According to the International Bartenders Association, it is served straight up in a cocktail glass.[1] Garnish is typically a wedge or twist of lime.
Naming
The drink's name is from Japanese Kamikaze (神風) 'divine wind'.
Variations
Dozens of variations exist in online databases today.[2]
References
- ^ "International Bartenders Association - Official Cocktails". Retrieved 19 October 2009.
- ^ Drinknation.com: Kamikaze cocktail recipe variations