The Kamikaze Cocktail: An Elegant Citrusy Twist On A Classic Martini
There’s something about holding a martini glass that makes me feel elegant and sophisticated, if only for a few minutes. Luckily, there are many cocktails that are best served in a martini glass and the Kamikaze is one of them.
Containing vodka, triple sec (Cointreau), and fresh lime juice, a Kamikaze cocktail is a sharp, refreshing, and elegant drink that is a citrusy twist on the classic martini. Some serve this drink in a shot glass, but I like to present this drink in a chilled Martini glass and garnish it with a lime wedge or wheel. Here’s how to make a Kamikaze cocktail.
Kamikaze Cocktail Recipe
1
servings5
minutesA Kamikaze Cocktail consists of vodka, triple sec, and lime juice.
Ingredients
1.5 oz Vodka
1 oz Triple Sec (Cointreau)
1 oz Fresh Lime Juice
Lime Wedge or Wheel For Garnish
Directions
- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
- Pour the vodka, triple sec, and lime juice into the shaker.
- Shake vigorously for 15-20 seconds.
- Using a Hawthorne Strainer, strain into a chilled martini glass.
- Garnish with a lime wedge/wheel and serve.
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