Kamikaze Shot
The original 1970s shooter that launched a thousand imitators. Vodka, triple sec, and fresh lime create a tart, bracing shot that's stood the test of time for good reason.
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The Kamikaze shot emerged in the 1970s American disco era and became one of the most popular shots of all time. Named after the Japanese word for divine wind (and the WWII pilots), the shot delivers a crisp, citrus punch. Its essentially a shooter version of a Margarita made with vodka instead of tequila.
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