Kamikaze Shot Recipe – Recipes From A Pantry

You only need 3 ingredients and a few minutes of prep to make this kamikaze shooters recipe. They are easy to scale up for a large crowd or party.

Suitable for vegan, vegetarian, and gluten free diets.

 

Guys, these kamikaze shooters are one of my staple party drinks. They are wonderful to have in your back pocket for those minimal prep, low effort, let’s throw this last minute party days. I got you.

What Are Kamikaze Shots

These are one of the most popular vodka shots ever. Made simply with vodka, triple sec, and lime juice. Sooooo simple that anyone can make them.

I have fun serving these at various events, including BBQs, Super Bowl parties, picnics, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Christmas, birthday parties, and pretty much any other celebration.

Oh, and if you love vodka drinks, then pop over to these skittles shot recipe and these easy vodka cocktails. Yeap, something for everyone.

Why Make This Recipe

• It is quick and easy to make with only 3 ingredients you already have.
• Easy to scale up the recipe as needed for a large crowd.
• Instead of party shots, you can serve them up as cocktails instead.

Ingredient notes

• Vodka – just use your favorite unflavored vodka that you already have on hand.
• Orange liqueur – this recipe calls for Triple Sec, but you can also use Grand Marnier or Cointreau. 
• Lime juice – for the best results, use freshly squeezed lime juice. You can also sweeten the citrus juice with some sugar syrup.

How To Make Kamikaze Shots

Get complete ingredients list and instructions from the recipe card further below.

Step 1. Add vodka to a cocktail shaker. Add some ice if the ingredients aren’t already chilled.

Step 2. Next, pour in the orange liqueur.

Step 3. Add a squeeze of lime juice, then carefully shake for a few seconds.

Step 4. Pour the drink into shot glasses, garnish with fresh lime slices, and serve.

Recipe Tips

• For the best results, please make sure to use good quality vodka to make this kamikaze shots recipe. Use your favorite brand that you already have on hand.
• Add more or less lime juice according to your preference. Fresh lime juice is the best, but in a pinch, use bottled lime juice.
• Also, add more or less of all the ingredients depending on how weak or strong you prefer your drinks.
• If you tend to prefer a slightly sweeter shot, can add in a little sugar syrup. I recommend to try it both ways and see what you think.
• It is entirely up to you if you prefer a sugar rim, but that can add some extra flavor and cut through the citrus flavor.
• If you shake this with ice in the cocktail shaker, you will end up with bubbles, which changes the appearance of the shot. I like to keep all the ingredients chilled and skip the ice.
• These are best served chilled.
• Since these delicious shots go down quite easily, please drink responsibly and be mindful of your consumption.

Delicious Variations

• You can scale this up to a cocktail instead. Just double up the lime juice and serve it in a cocktail glass instead.
• Blue kamikaze shots – easily swap out the orange liqueur for some Blue Curacao liqueur instead.
• Raspberry kamikaze shots – simple, friends. Use Blue Curacao liqueur and a raspberry-flavored vodka instead.
• Cranberry kamikaze shots – add in a small amount of cranberry to the regular version of this shot. Makes a perfect Christmas drink or New Year’s Eve drink.
• Other fruit juice – try using various fruit variations, like pineapple juice, pear juice, orange juice, as well as fruit vodka flavors. Soooo much choice.
• Swap out the lime for some lemon…lemon drop shot, anyone?
• Change the alcohol – feel free to use something like tequila or gin instead, but do bear in mind that this will change the flavor of your drink.

Storage

• Make ahead for a party – Scale up the amounts, then simply mix the ingredients, cover, and refrigerate for a couple of hours before needed. Pour into prepared shot glasses when your guests arrive.
• Freeze – I do not recommend trying to freeze this.

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