Kamikaze Shooter is one of the most popular shot recipes. This simple recipe is made with vodka, orange liqueur and lime juice. This drink is a favorite for new drinkers with a sweet, tart flavor. In addition to lemon drop shots, Kamikaze is the most popular vodka shot recipe.
More vodka cocktails: Moscow mules, driver drinks, white tee shots, appleteini, vodkajero shots, butter nipple shots.


Kamikaze shot materials
- vodka Choose high quality, flavorless vodka.
- Orange liqueur Grand Marnier, Cointreau, Triple Sec, and more.
- Lime juice Freshly squeezed is best.
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Instructions
This ice-filled cocktail shaker combines vodka, orange liqueur and lime juice.
Shake for 10-15 seconds until the ice is cold.
Pour into a shot glass and serve immediately.


What does Kamikaze Shot taste like?
Kamikaze’s recipe is very similar to vodka margaritas. It also reminds me of cosmopolitan. It has a sweet and citrus flavor.
How to make Kamikaze cocktails
If you don’t like the shot and prefer a sip, here’s how to change this recipe to a cocktail. Kamikaze’s drink is essentially a vodka margarita. It’s sweet and tart and easy to drink. Keep the recipe exactly the same, but increase the lime juice to 1 ounce. Enjoy in a martini glass.


Expert Tips
- Choose high quality vodka. I usually buy Titos, Smirnov and Grey Goose.
- If you want to add decorations, a small lime wedge is the perfect choice!
- Alternative – Fresh lime juice can be replaced with sour mix or bottled lime juice, but we highly recommend sticking to fresh lime juice if possible.
Variations
- Kamikaze Cocktail To turn this shot into a cocktail, keep the recipe exactly the same, but increase the lime juice to 1 ounce. Enjoy in a martini glass.
- Lemon Drop If you swap lime juice for lemon juice, you’ll get a lemon drop shot.
- Blue Kamikaze Shot Replace the orange liqueur of Blue Cura liqueur for the blue shot.
- Pink Kamikaze Shot Add a splash of cranberry juice to this recipe to create a pink version of this shot.
- Blue Raspberry Kamikaze Create this variation using Raspberry Wodka, Blue Curacao, and Fresh Lime Juice.
- Any color kamikaze Choose a vibrant coloured flavoured vodka to change this recipe to your favorite color. Perfect for theme parties.
FAQ
FAQ
How was Kamikaze Shot invented?
The shot was created at a US Navy base in Japan after World War II and gained popularity as vodka cocktails surged in popularity in the 1970s and 1980s.
Can I use rose lime juice?
yes. This recipe can be used with rose lime juice. But fresh lime juice is a much tasty option in my opinion.
What ingredients do Kamikaze Shots contain?
Kamikaze Shot is made with vodka, orange liqueur and fresh lime juice.


Other shot recipes
- Popular shots– Green tea shot, white tea shot, Mexican candy shot.
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- Bomb shot– Jaeger bombs, boiler makers, Vegas bombs, cherry bombs, burning doctor Pepper.
- Novelty shot– Vodkajello shots, pudding shots.
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Instructions
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This ice-filled cocktail shaker combines vodka, orange liqueur and lime juice.
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Shake for 10-15 seconds until the ice is cold.
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Pour into a shot glass and serve immediately.
Note
- Choose high quality vodka. I usually buy Titos, Smirnov and Grey Goose.
- If you want to add decorations, a small lime wedge is the perfect choice!
- Alternative – Fresh lime juice can be replaced with sour mix or bottled lime juice, but we highly recommend sticking to fresh lime juice if possible.
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Nutrition Facts
Kamikaze Shot
Amount per serving
% Daily Value*
*Percent daily value is based on the 2000 calorie diet.
Notice: Nutrition is automatically calculated using spoon culler for your convenience. If relevant, we recommend using your own nutritional calculations.
Source: A Beautiful Mess – abeautifulmess.com

