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Kamikaze

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A variation on the classic Gimlet cocktail, the addition of orange-flavoured Orange Liqueur to the Kamikaze makes for an elegant cocktail that belies its alarming name.
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About this recipe

So called after the Japanese suicide pilots who laid waste to Pearl Harbour during World War II, the word ‘kamikaze’ actually literally translates as ‘divine wind’, which is a fitting moniker for this cocktail. In its longer form it offers the same exciting burst of flavour as the shot, but delivered in a more rounded style. The Kamikaze is made with equal parts vodka, Orange Liqueur and lime juice, shaken with ice and strained into a chilled Highball or martini glass and garnished with a wedge or twist of lime. The most common adjustment to this recipe is increasing the amount of Smirnoff No.21 Vodka, but be sure that you maintain the tart balance of the lime juice as you add more base spirit. The Kamikaze can also be made with a great tequila, such as Don Julio Blanco, which takes it close to a Margarita. It’s why the shot version of the cocktail is sometimes known as a ‘bite-sized Margarita’. The Blue Kamikaze is a tropical twist, made with the addition of Blue Curaçao and a dash of coconut liqueur for a colourful, exotic mix. Another variation is the SoCo Kamikaze, in which the vodka is replaced with Southern Comfort. The Kamikaze is the ultimate party drink, best enjoyed with friends who love great cocktails – a Kamikaze pitcher will go down a treat.

Ingredients for

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25ml.
Smirnoff No. 21® Vodka
25ml.
Orange Liqueur
25ml.
Lime Juice
➤ 1.9 units of alcohol per serve

Equipment

1 x
Tall glass
1 x
Strainer
1 x
Jigger
1 x
Ice
1 x
Cocktail Shaker

How to make

Fill a shaker with ice.

Fill a cocktail shaker with ice cubes.
Add Smirnoff No. 21 Vodka, Orange Liqueur and lime juice to the shaker.

With a jigger pour 25ml Smirnoff No. 21 Vodka, 25ml Orange Liqueur and 25ml lime juice into the shaker.
Shake until cold.

Shake vigorously until the surface of the cocktail shaker feels chilled.
Strain into a glass.

Using a cocktail strainer, strain the mixture into a tall glass.

Grab a bite

Get some grub in before or while you’re drinking – it slows alcohol absorption.
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Smirnoff No. 21® Vodka

A vodka that's known around the world, Smirnoff is born of a long history of charcoal filtration to give smooth mouth feel and a pure, clean flavour.

Kamikaze

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Smirnoff No. 21® Vodka

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