Kamikaze (cocktail)

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Facts at a glance
This drink is designated as an
IBA Official Cocktail
Kamikaze
Type: Cocktail
Primary alcohol by volume:
Served: shaken
Standard garnish: lemon twist
Standard drinkware:
Highball glass
IBA specified ingredients:
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/Lemon juice. It can be served strained into a highball glass, on the rocks in a lowball glass or as a shooter. Garnish is typically a wedge of lime or lemon, chosen to match the type of juice in the cocktail.

One popular variation on this drink is the Southern Comfort Kamikaze or "SoCo" Kamikaze, which is made using Southern Comfort liqueur in place of vodka.