Kamikaze recipe
Vodka, Cointreau and lime juice, shaken and strained into a cocktail glass, garnished with a slice of lime.
By Kris Barton · Updated - 2 mins total
- 4 ingredients
- Cocktail glass
What Ingredients do you need to make a Kamikaze?
Vodka
We compared 12 different brands of Vodka and determined that Smirnoff was the overall best option. Given the current climate with Russia, that may seem like a questionable choice, but Smirnoff isn’t made in Russia, it’s made all over the world.
It actually has a history of Russian persecution and the creators were forced to flee Russia.
Cointreau
Cointreau is an orange-flavoured Triple Sec liqueur.
Cointreau was first sold in 1875 and has become a well-established popular brand ever since, selling around 13 million bottles a year in 150 different countries.
What Equipment do you need to make a Kamikaze?
Cocktail Shaker
Cocktail shakers improve the taste of cocktails. It’s a fact.
There’s a reason that famed British spy James Bond says “shaken, not stirred”. And that reason is: because it tastes better.
If you don’t already have a cocktail shaker set, you might want to check out our detailed cocktail shaker comparison.
But to cut a long story short, here’s the cocktail shaker we recommend:
Cocktail Glass
This cocktail recipe tastes great, but let’s make it look great too.
Having the right glass for the right cocktail always makes the experience more enjoyable in my experience.
And the right glass is a cocktail glass.
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Recipe card
Kamikaze
- Prep
- 1 min
- Making
- 1 min
- Total
- 2 mins
- Serves
- 1
- Glass
- Cocktail glass
Ingredients
Makes 1 drink.
Method
- Add ice, vodka, Cointreau, and lime juice to your cocktail shaker.
- Shake well.
- Strain into a cocktail glass.
- Garnish with a slice of lime.
No cocktail shaker? Do this instead
- Add ice, vodka, Cointreau, and lime juice to a cocktail glass.
- Garnish with a slice of lime.
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Kamikaze FAQs
What Ingredients do you need to make a Kamikaze?
What Equipment do you need to make a Kamikaze?
You’ll need a cocktail shaker and a cocktail glass.
What alcohol is in a Kamikaze?
A Kamikaze contains 30ml / 1oz vodka and 30ml / 1oz Cointreau.
Is a Kamikaze shaken or stirred?
A Kamikaze is shaken. Shake it with ice in a cocktail shaker, then strain it into a cocktail glass.
Can I make a Kamikaze without a cocktail shaker?
No. Without a cocktail shaker, you can make a Kamikaze like this: Add ice, vodka, Cointreau, and lime juice to a cocktail glass. Garnish with a slice of lime.
What glass is a Kamikaze served in?
Serve a Kamikaze in a cocktail glass.
How do you garnish a Kamikaze?
Garnish a Kamikaze with a slice of lime.
How do I make a Kamikaze for a group?
The recipe makes one drink. Multiply every measure by the number of drinks you want: for 4, you’d need 120ml vodka, 120ml Cointreau and 120ml lime juice. Shake one or two drinks at a time, so there’s room in the shaker for the ice.
