Kamikaze (cocktail)

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Kamikaze
IBA Official Cocktail

Type	Cocktail
Primary alcohol by volume	Vodka Orange-flavored liqueur
Served	Straight up; without ice
Standard garnish	Lime slice
Standard drinkware	Cocktail glass
IBA specified ingredients*	30ml (1 part) vodka 30ml (1 part) triple sec 30ml (1 part) lime juice
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

"Kamikaze" (神風) is a Japanese word literally meaning "divine wind".

Dozens of variations exist in online databases today.^[2]

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