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    Home » Cocktail » Kamikaze Cocktail

    Kamikaze Cocktail

    Last updated on May 4, 2022. Originally posted on October 5, 2020 By Elaine 34 Comments

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    My Sister's Kamikaze Cocktail is yummy. It's a blast from the past cocktail and great to share at a party!

    This kamikaze cocktail is nicely balanced and goes down so smoothly that you have to remember to sip the drink as it can pack a punch. The three ingredients in equal amounts make this a fun and potent cocktail.

    A beveled regular martini glass with another fun glass filled with the martini and garnished with lime wheels

    With only three ingredients, this kamikaze cocktail is so easy to make. The hardest part about it is squeezing the juice out of the limes. But as we know, that’s not difficult at all.

    Especially if you have the right tool, like this citrus squeezer.

    The kamikaze was one of my sister Nancy’s favorite cocktails. She also loved the frozen mudslide.

    When it came to cocktails, my sister was very adventurous. She would sample and enjoy many a cocktail before I’d even hear about it. The kamikaze was one of those drinks.

    This post may contain affiliate links, which means I get a small commission, at no additional cost to you, if you click the link and buy something. You can read my disclosure here.

    Helpful tips

    • Since this cocktail is mostly booze, use the best alcohol you can afford. In my opinion, there is a taste difference.
    • It’s good practice to wash your citrus before either juicing or using as garnish. Since we’re only using 1 – 2 limes, I wash them by squirting some unscented natural hand soap in my hand and take each lime and rub the soap on the skin. Next, I take a vegetable brush and scrub the skin. I run each piece of fruit under cold water making sure all of the soap has washed off.
    • If you’re washing a bunch of limes – fill a bowl with 3 cup of water and add 1 cup of white vinegar and let it sit for 10 minutes.  Rinse the limes under running water and use a brush to scrub the skin.

    How to make the kamikaze

    Pre-step

    Get a cocktail shaker and fill it halfway with ice. Also get a measuring glass, glassware and citrus squeezer. Cut 4 thin lime wheels for the garnish and set aside.

    After measuring out the ingredients, pour them into the cocktail shaker.

    Step one

    Gather the ingredients – vodka, orange liqueur and lime.

    Vodka, Cointreau and limes on the table with martini glass and shaker in the background

    Step two

    Measure 3 ounces of vodka.

    Vodka measured out with the bottle and shaker in the bacground

    Step three

    Measure 3 ounces of orange liqueur. I use Cointreau but you can use triple sec if you like.

    Cointreau measured out with the bottle and shaker in the background

    Step four

    Measure 3 ounces of fresh lime juice.

    Lime squeezed out and measured with more limes and the shaker in the background

    Step five

    Cap the shaker and shake it for 15 seconds. Strain and divide the ingredients between the two glasses.

    Take two lime wheels and gently float them into the cocktail also place the other two lime wheels on the rim of the glasses.

    A curved martini glass with lime liquid garnished with lime wheels. There are also limes on the table and another glass in the background

    Mmmmmm.

    Almost overhead view of the classic martini glass filled with a lime cocktail with lime wheels floating in the liquid and on the rims

    Now for the vertical view.

    Vertical view two glasses filled with the kamikaze, with limes on the table and lime wheels on the side of the glasses

    I hope you enjoyed this kamikaze cocktail recipe!

    Other lime based cocktails

    • Gin rickey
    • Cucumber mint martini
    • French gimlet

    And as always, may all your dishes/drinks be delish!

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    A traditional martini glass filled with a lime drink in front of a curved glass. There are limes on the side of the glasses and in them as well as on the table - square

    Kamikaze Cocktail

    This kamikaze cocktail recipe is beautifully balanced, delicious and refreshing.
    5 from 12 votes
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    Course: Cocktails
    Cuisine: Cocktails
    Keyword: kamikaze, kamikaze cocktail, vodka cocktails
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Total Time: 5 minutes
    Servings: 2 Cocktails
    Calories: 239kcal
    Author: Elaine Benoit

    Ingredients

    Yum

    • 3 ounces vodka
    • 3 ounces Cointreau (or triple sec)
    • 3 ounces lime juice (freshly squeezed)

    Garnish

    • 4 lime wheels (thinly sliced)

    Instructions

    • Fill cocktail shaker ½ way with ice
    • Add vodka, Cointreau and lime juice
      3 ounces vodka, 3 ounces Cointreau, 3 ounces lime juice
    • Cap shaker and shake at least 20 times
    • Strain into martini glass
    • Float lime wheel
      4 lime wheels
    • Sip
    • Smile
    • Enjoy

    Equipment

    cocktail shaker
    measuring glass
    citrus juicer
    martini glass
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    Notes

    Helpful tips
    • Since this cocktail is mostly booze, use the best alcohol you can afford. In my opinion, there is a taste difference.
    • It’s good practice to wash your citrus before either juicing or using as garnish. Since we’re only using 1 – 2 limes, I wash them by squirting some unscented natural hand soap in my hand and take each lime and rub the soap on the skin. Next, I take a vegetable brush and scrub the skin. I run each piece of fruit under cold water making sure all of the soap has washed off.
    • If you’re washing a bunch of limes – fill a bowl with 3 cup of water and add 1 cup of white vinegar and let it sit for 10 minutes.  Rinse the limes under running water and use a brush to scrub the skin.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1cocktail | Calories: 239kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Sodium: 4mg | Potassium: 49mg | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin C: 12.8mg
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    Comments

    1. Tina Dawson | Love is in my Tummy

      June 16, 2017 at 11:24 am

      I myself was my grandmother’s girl much like your youngest sister, although I was the oldest in the family.
      What a lovely memory and story behind this drink! Thinking of Nancy, may she rest in peace!

      Reply
      • Elaine

        June 16, 2017 at 1:22 pm

        Tina, you are so sweet. Thank you for those kind words! I so appreciate them.

        Reply
    2. Joyce

      June 16, 2017 at 12:25 pm

      I love the dynamics of your family! I giggled at the “cleaning the room” party haha 🙂 I was an only child, and apparently was a chatterbox which is quite strange since I am borderline mute and a HUGE introvert as an adult. Weird how we grow up to different people. This cocktail sounds wonderful and I will be cheers’ing Nancy for this lovely creation. 🙂

      Reply
      • Elaine

        June 16, 2017 at 1:22 pm

        Aww. Joyce. Your comment made my day! (by the way, my middle name is Joyce) 😉

        Reply
    3. Chris

      June 16, 2017 at 1:30 pm

      Great recipe, stories, photos!!

      Reply
      • Elaine

        June 16, 2017 at 1:33 pm

        Thank you Chris!

        Reply
    4. Rebecca | Let's Eat Cake

      June 16, 2017 at 1:46 pm

      Thank you for sharing this recipe and the memory of your sister. It looks beautiful.

      Reply
      • Elaine

        June 16, 2017 at 1:48 pm

        Thank you Rebecca!

        Reply
    5. Lindsay Cotter

      June 16, 2017 at 1:55 pm

      Thanks for sharing the memories that inspired this cocktail. This sounds like a wonderful cocktail to enjoy over weekend! Happy Friday and Cheers!

      Reply
      • Elaine

        June 16, 2017 at 2:05 pm

        Thank you Lindsay! Cheers!

        Reply
    6. Denise

      June 16, 2017 at 3:37 pm

      This made me sad reading it because I remember how left out of everything I felt. ?

      Reply
      • Elaine

        June 16, 2017 at 3:42 pm

        I know. I’m sorry Denise. I feel it too. 🙁

        Reply
    7. Lisa-Tiny Kitchen Capers

      June 16, 2017 at 6:49 pm

      This sounds so refrishing! Citrusy drinks are my fav. I’ll toast your sister when I try it.

      Reply
      • Elaine

        June 16, 2017 at 8:09 pm

        Thanks Lisa! Very sweet of you!

        Reply
    8. Laura

      June 17, 2017 at 12:26 am

      Lovely recipe, especially for summer. Sorry to hear about your sister Nancy, she must have been very young so much time has passed already. I will think of her when I make it.
      We are 4 but the other way around my brother last, and I am the third. I have always been the most independent, So while my sisters are still close to my mom, I am the only one who left Italy right after my studies (which is when my dad passed away) and live abroad since. But I do speak with her every morning via Skype.

      Reply
      • Elaine

        June 17, 2017 at 10:48 am

        Thank you Laura! And thank you for sharing your family dynamic. I always like hearing about others! Yes, my sister was 41 when she passed away and had two young children.

        Reply
    9. Beth

      June 17, 2017 at 8:56 am

      I must have been the Nancy! I was the “bad” one too! I could tell you some stories regarding kamikaze shots! No you don’t want to know!

      Reply
      • Elaine

        June 17, 2017 at 10:48 am

        Oh but I do, Beth! 😉

        Reply
    10. Bebs

      June 17, 2017 at 9:45 am

      This cocktail recipe sounds great! Thanks for sharing it and your memories of your family. It is funny how siblings, having same roots and growing up together, can be so different from one another. I also have a brother (eldest) and 3 younger sisters so I can relate. Cheers to families and happy memories..and to Nancy!

      Reply
      • Elaine

        June 17, 2017 at 10:56 am

        Bebs, thanks so much. That was very sweet. I so appreciate your comment!

        Reply
    11. Mayuri Patel

      June 19, 2017 at 4:29 pm

      Elaine I too grew up in a family where kids were seen but not heard. I lived in a joint family as most Indians did back then. However, not complaining at all as I realise that it made us pretty level headed. That’s a ‘mean’ cocktail, would love to try it.

      Reply
      • Elaine

        June 19, 2017 at 6:48 pm

        Thank you Mayuri! 🙂 I tell my hubby that ‘hard’ experiences build character. At least that is what my folks told me :).

        Reply
    12. Patty @pattysaveurs.com

      June 20, 2017 at 5:08 am

      Thank you so much for sharing your family stories, so sorry to hear about Nancy’s demise, she must have been such a lovely sister and friend to have. I only have one younger brother and he always was so full of all the best qualities that I could only be the wicked one, but I did all the time get in trouble too :), we get along very well and he’s the kindest brother ever. Your cocktail looks wonderful, Vodka, Cointreau and lemon, perfection for me!

      Reply
      • Elaine

        June 20, 2017 at 8:02 am

        Thank you Patty, you are a dear!

        Reply
    13. Priya Lakshminarayan

      October 05, 2020 at 6:15 pm

      It is one of my favorite cocktails! Would love to try this at home!

      Reply
      • Elaine

        October 06, 2020 at 12:25 pm

        Woohoo! Thanks Priya!

        Reply
    14. kim

      October 05, 2020 at 6:19 pm

      Love this! So easy and tasty… will definitely be making again!

      Reply
      • Elaine

        October 06, 2020 at 12:25 pm

        I’m so happy to hear that Kim! Thanks so much.

        Reply
    15. Roxana

      October 05, 2020 at 6:20 pm

      I like how beautifully everything is presented. And it such a simple recipe. I love citrus flavors.

      Reply
      • Elaine

        October 06, 2020 at 12:25 pm

        Thanks so much Roxana! I appreciate it.

        Reply
    16. Beth

      October 05, 2020 at 7:17 pm

      This is perfect for weekends! My husband is going to love this! Can’t wait to give this a try!

      Reply
      • Elaine

        October 06, 2020 at 12:25 pm

        I hope your husband enjoys it. Thanks for your comment, Beth.

        Reply
    17. Jersey Girl Cooks

      October 05, 2020 at 7:26 pm

      Great cocktail. Cheers to the cocktail and hope you have many fond memories of your sister.

      Reply
      • Elaine

        October 06, 2020 at 12:24 pm

        I do! Thank you Lisa!

        Reply

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