
Kamikaze
Equal parts vodka, triple sec and lime juice shaken ice-cold. Sharp, citrusy and equally at home as a cocktail or a round of shots.
18% ABVMediumCocktails
Easy
Difficulty
3 min
Time
180 Cal
Calories
Flavor profile
Vodka
Strength
Sweet
Sour
Bitter
Taste values from the Pocket Bartender recipe catalog.
Ingredients
- Triple Sec1 oz
- Vodka1 oz
- Lime Juice1 oz
Ingredient substitutions
No exact bottle on the shelf? These swaps keep Kamikaze close to the original.
Instead of Triple Sec
- Cointreau— smoother and drier
- Grand Marnier— richer, cognac-based
Instead of Vodka
- Gin— adds botanical notes
- White Rum— a touch sweeter
Instead of Lime Juice
- Lemon Juice— softer citrus
Instructions
Shake all ingredients together with ice.
Strain into glass.
Garnish and serve.
Pairs well with
This sharp lime-vodka shot rides best alongside punchy bar bites:
- Lime-chili wings
- Nachos with jalapeños
- Salted edamame
- Pepper jack quesadilla wedges




