| IBA Official Cocktail | |
|---|---|
| Kamikaze cocktail, served straight up in a cocktail glass. | |
| Type | Cocktail |
| Primary alcohol by volume |
|
| Served | Straight up; without ice |
| Standard garnish |
Lime slice |
| Standard drinkware | Cocktail glass |
| IBA specified ingredients* |
|
| Preparation | Shake all ingredients together with ice. Strain into glass, garnish and serve. |
| * Kamikaze recipe at International Bartenders Association | |
Lime slice
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. Garnish is typically a wedge or twist of lime.
According to cocktail historian David Wondrich, the Kamikaze shot first appeared in 1976 and may have been the original "shooter" cocktail.
"Kamikaze" () is a Japanese word literally meaning "divine wind".
Dozens of variations exist in online databases today.