The Kamikaze shooter is one of the most popular shot recipes. Made of vodka, orange liqueur and lime juice this simple recipe. This drink is a favorite to new drinkers with its sweet, tart flavor. Along with the Lemon Drop Shot the Kamikaze is the most popular vodka shot recipe.
More vodka cocktails: Moscow Mule, Screwdriver Drink, White Tea Shot, Appletini, Vodka Jello Shots, Buttery Nipple Shot.
Ingredients in a Kamikaze Shot
- Vodka choose a quality, unflavored vodka.
- Orange Liqueur such as Grand Marnier, Cointreau or Triple Sec.
- Lime Juice freshly squeezed is best.
Here’s a link to the exact shot glasses I used. I love this cocktail shaker as well.
Instructions
In a cocktail shaker filled with ice combine vodka, orange liqueur and lime juice.
Shake for 10-15 seconds until ice cold.
Pour into a shot glass and serve immediately.
What does a Kamikaze shot taste like?
A Kamikaze recipe is very close to a vodka margarita. It’s also reminiscent of a cosmopolitan. It tastes sweet and citrusy.
How to make a Kamikaze cocktail
If you don’t like shots and prefer to sip, here’s how to change this recipe into a cocktail. A Kamikaze drink is essentially a vodka margarita. It’s sweet, tart and easy to drink. Keep the recipe exactly the same, but increase the lime juice to 1 full ounce. Serve in a martini glass.
Expert Tips
- Choose a quality vodka. I usually buy Titos, Smirnoff or Grey Goose.
- If you would like to add a garnish, a tiny lime wedge is a great option!
- Substitutions- You can substitute fresh lime juice for sour mix or bottled lime juice, however we strongly recommend sticking with fresh lime juice if you can.
Variations
- Kamikaze Cocktail To turn this shot into a cocktail, keep the recipe exactly the same, but increase the lime juice to 1 full ounce. Serve in a martini glass.
- Lemon Drop When you swap the lime juice for lemon juice you have a Lemon Drop Shot.
- Blue Kamikaze Shot swap the orange liqueur from Blue Curacao liqueur for a blue colored shot.
- Pink Kamikaze Shot add a splash of cranberry juice to this recipe to create a pink version of this shot.
- Blue Raspberry Kamikaze Use Raspberry Vodka, Blue Curacao and fresh lime juice to create this variation.
- Any Color Kamikaze Choose a flavored vodka that is brightly colored to change this recipe to any color you like. Perfect for themed parties.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
How was the Kamikaze Shot invented?
This shot was created at an American naval base in Japan after World War II and gained popularity in the 1970s and ’80s as vodka cocktails soared in popularity.
Can you use Rose’s Lime Juice?
Yes. You can use Rose’s lime juice for this recipe. However fresh lime juice is by far the most delicious option in my opinion.
What ingredients are in a Kamikaze shot?
A Kamikaze shot is made with vodka, orange liqueur and fresh lime juice.
More Shot Recipes
- Popular Shots– Green Tea Shot, White Tea Shot, Mexican Candy Shot.
- Creamy Shots– Cinnamon Toast Crunch, Birthday Cake Shot, Oatmeal Cookie Shot, Scooby Snack Shot.
- Bomb Shots– Jäger Bomb, Boilermaker, Vegas Bomb, Cherry Bomb, Flaming Dr. Pepper.
- Novelty Shots– Vodka Jello Shots, Pudding Shots.
Kamikaze Shot
Equipment
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1 cocktail shaker
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1 shot glass
Ingredients
- 2 ounces vodka
- ¾ ounce orange liqueur
- ¾ ounce lime juice fresh
Instructions
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In a cocktail shaker filled with ice combine vodka, orange liqueur and lime juice.
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Shake for 10-15 seconds until ice cold.
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Pour into a shot glass and serve immediately.
Notes
- Choose a quality vodka. I usually buy Titos, Smirnoff or Grey Goose.
- If you would like to add a garnish, a tiny lime wedge is a great option!
- Substitutions- You can substitute fresh lime juice for sour mix or bottled lime juice, however we strongly recommend sticking with fresh lime juice if you can.