Bold Kamikaze Shot Recipe (2024)

This Kamikaze shot recipe creates a bold and zesty libation with an equally zesty appearance!

Smooth vodka, sweet Triple Sec, and a burst of citrusy lime juice are shaken and poured into little shot glasses.

Colorful, fun, and tasty! Enjoy responsibly!

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What is a Kamikaze Shot?

  • Just three easy ingredients make this kamikaze shot recipe a must-have for any home bar set-up!
  • If you’re a seasoned mixologist or just starting to explore co*cktail making, the Kamikaze is a cinch to prepare and always a crowd-pleaser!
  • Vivid colors and quick prep make kamikazes the perfect choice for pre-gaming a night out or game night in!
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Ingredients and Variations

Super adaptable kamikazes always start with vodka as the primary alcohol, but you can experiment with the other ingredients as long as the ‘sweet-tart’ result is achieved. Be sure the vodka is extra chilled for best results.

Vodka: This is a drink that calls for higher-end, smoother vodka. Flavored vodka like vanilla, whipped cream, or even grapefruit will add extra flavor without extra sweeteners or calories.

Triple Sec: Liqueurs like Blue Curacao and Grand Marnier can be switched out if Triple Sec isn’t available.

Citrus: Sweetened lime juice is the fave, but lemon juice will work in a pinch. Bottled or fresh lime juice can be used in place of sweetened, but you’ll definitely want to add some simple syrup to the shaker or coat the rims in sugar to offset the tart flavor.

Variations: Add some sugar to the rim of the glass or a shot of simple syrup to sweeten the drink and make it a little more mellow.

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How to Make Kamikaze Shots

  1. Add all ingredients to a co*cktail or chilled mason jar and shake vigorously (proportions are in the recipe below.)
  2. Pour into shot glasses and serve with a wedge of lime.

How To Make A Kamikaze Jello Shot!

  • Stir vodka and triple sec into your favorite flavor of Jell-O (lime, strawberry, raspberry) dissolved in water.
  • Add sugar, if desired.
  • Pour into shot glasses and refrigerate.
  • Garnish with sugar and enjoy responsibly!
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Tips and Tricks

  • Always start with extra cold ingredients and chilled shakers or glasses.
  • You can substitute bottled or fresh lime juice in place of the sweetened lime juice. In this case, be sure to add simple syrup to the shaker, or coat the rims in sugar, to help sweeten it up a bit.
  • Kamikazes are strong and guests might want to “lighten the load” so let them add their own shot of “extra” vodka – ¾ teaspoon can be added if desired.
  • To mellow the shot a little:
    • Add sugar to the rim. Do this by adding a little sweetened lime juice to a small bowl or plate and sugar to another. Dip the rim of each shot glass into the lime juice and then dip it into the sugar. Pour and garnish per usual.
    • Garnish with rock candy swizzle sticks to sweeten the drink, or a maraschino cherry on a pick. Even sugar-coated gummy bears make super fun garnishes and add to the fun vibe of celebratory kamikazes!
    • Add sweetened lime juice as preferred. Or choose to leave it out and allow each person to add to their own shot (the recipe given adds ¾ teaspoon to each shot).
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Kamikaze Shots

Indulge in the intense combination of vodka, triple sec, and lime juice, found in this Kamikaze shot recipe!

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Prep Time 2 minutes minutes

Cook Time 0 minutes minutes

Total Time 2 minutes minutes

Servings 4 shots

Author Candace

Equipment

co*cktail shaker , or glass

Ingredients

  • 6 ounces vodka chilled
  • 2 ounces Triple Sec chilled
  • ½ ounce sweetened lime juice or to taste, chilled
  • 4 slices fresh lime optional, for garnish
  • 1 cup ice *if ingredients are not chilled

Instructions

  • To a co*cktail shaker or glass jar*, add vodka, Triple Sec, and sweetened lime juice. Shake for a few seconds.

  • Pour into shot glasses. Garnish with fresh lime if desired and serve!

Notes

  • Nutrition calculated with regular lime juice, and without any garnishes.

*Add ice if the ingredients are not chilled.

  • Adding ice to the shaker will add bubbles to the shot. This changes the look of it (but not the taste).
  • For a clear shot, refrigerate ingredients and don’t use the ice.

To make a single shot:

  • 1½ ounces vodka, chilled
  • ½ ounce Triple Sec, chilled
  • ¾ teaspoon sweetened lime juice, or to taste, chilled
  • 1 slice fresh lime, optional, for garnish
  • ½ cup ice, *if ingredients are not chilled

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Nutrition Information

Calories: 143 | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 0.03g | Fat: 0.05g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.003g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 9mg | Fiber: 0.01g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 2IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 1mg | Iron: 0.02mg

Nutrition information does not include optional ingredients or garnish and is an estimate. It may change based on actual ingredients and cooking methods used.

Course Drinks

Cuisine American

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FAQs

What are the proportions for Kamikaze? ›

Per drink - 1 oz. Vodka, 1 oz. Triple Sec, and 1/2 oz. of Rose's Lime Juice makes the perfect Kamikaze.

How strong is a Kamikaze? ›

The kamikaze is among the strongest co*cktails, weighing in around 25 percent ABV (50 proof). That's typical of drinks in this style and over half the strength of the vodka itself. If you want to avoid a hangover, think twice about mixing up another round.

What is a blue kamikaze shot made of? ›

1. Pour 4 ounces chilled vodka into a co*cktail shaker. 2. Add 4 ounces chilled blue curacao.

Why do they call it a kamikaze shot? ›

The Japanese named this sweet and sour drink a Kamikaze, which translates to "divine wind". It was coined in the 12th century to describe a tremendous storm that destroyed a Mongolian armada and stopped Japan from being invaded. This drink has a strong acidity with a tinge of sweetness.

What are the techniques of kamikaze? ›

techniques – primarily the use of interesting and specific vocabulary – the 'huge' flag, 'little' board and 'translucent' sea being prime examples. Garland also utilises powerful colour imagery, noting the 'green-blue' of the ocean, the flashing 'silver', and the 'dark shoals.

How is kamikaze structure? ›

The poem is structured into ​tightly controlled stanza lengths of 6 lines​, which perhaps reflects the ​order and obedience​expected of a soldier. This structure is juxtaposed and undermined by the ​free verse​and ​enjambment​. ENJAMBMENT ​| Sentence which runs over multiple lines.

How much is a shot? ›

The standard shot of alcohol is 1.5 ounces.

The US government has never declared a formal measurement for it, but most states and bars use this amount for shots. A shot can be served solo, as part of happy hour drinks, or included with popular co*cktail recipes.

Why kamikaze failed? ›

The Japanese overestimated how many kamikaze would be able to evade Allied fighters and anti-aircraft guns. They overestimated the likelihood of direct hits against enemy ships, and overestimated how much damage a crashing aircraft could do to a large warship.

What is in a tiger shot? ›

It's simply a shaken tequila and lychee liqueur shooter that is so sweet, it can replace any candy any day.

What makes rainbow shot? ›

It's a vodka drink -- and not a very strong one, at that -- made by layering grenadine, sweet and sour mix, orange juice, vodka and blue curacao in a co*cktail shaker. Each liquid has a different density, so if done right, they'll layer on top of each other and pour out all the colors of the rainbow in perfect order.

Is kamikaze a bad word? ›

Probably depends on the context of the conversation. The usage of “kamikaze” to describe a natural event, like a wind storm, probably wouldn't ever come off as problematic. Using it in a mocking sense, then yes, you're probably going to irritate people.

Does triple sec go bad? ›

Unopened bottles of triple sec last indefinitely when stored properly. Even after they've been opened, properly stored bottles can last up to a year or longer. The liqueur won't necessarily go bad after that long, but the taste might start to change.

Is a vodka gimlet the same as a kamikaze? ›

In the '80s the Gimlet morphed into the Kamikaze, the ultra popular co*cktail made with vodka, Rose's lime juice and a shot of Cointreau. Even now in its third decade an icy Kamikaze in classy stemware is a “can't miss” proposition.

What is the structure of kamikaze poem? ›

Kamikaze is written in seven, six-line stanzas close stanzaLines of poetry that make up a section; a verse..

What form of poem is kamikaze? ›

In this narrative poem, Beatrice Garland explores the testimony of the daughter of a kamikaze pilot. Unlike many of his comrades, this pilot turns back from his target and returns home.

What language techniques are used in kamikaze? ›

The language devices that are used in the kamikaze poem are ,similes,metaphor,imagery, and sibilance . sibilance is used in the quote "safe to the shore,salt-sodden,awash". the imagery is used in the quote " his brothers waiting on the shore built cairns of pearl-grey pebbles".

What is the key context in kamikaze? ›

Context of 'Kamikaze'

Beatrice Garland's poem reflects the immense social pressure brought to bear on the pilots to carry out kamikaze missions as part of Japan's war effort during World War Two.

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