Kamikaze (cocktail)


The Kamikaze is made of equal parts vodka, triple sec and lime juice. Garnish is typically a wedge or twist of lime.

Origins

According to cocktail historian David Wondrich, the Kamikaze shot first appeared in 1976 and may have been the original "shooter" cocktail. The Kamikaze drink was created by Richard Stein the proprietor of Richard's Lounge in Lakewood, New Jersey circa 1976.

Naming

"Kamikaze" is a Japanese word literally meaning "divine wind".

Variations

Dozens of variations exist in online databases today. Some include the addition of
cane sugar.