Admit it, everyone has had a fling with Kamikaze shots, especially at a club party. These sweet and sour classics taste similar to a traditional Margarita. Did you know they’re so easy to make?
Ingredients:
- 40 ml vodka
- 40 ml blue curaçao (or any flavored syrup)
- 40 ml lemon juice
For decoration:
- half a lemon
- citric acid (inexpensive and widely available)
- spirit
Additionally:
- 4 shot glasses
- glass or tall jar
- jigger or kitchen measure
- citrus juicer
- ice cubes
- bartender’s strainer
Preparation:
- Start by preparing the crust (or “krasta”), the flavorful and decorative edge of the shot glass. Take half a lemon and moisten the edges of the shot glass with it. Then, sprinkle some citric acid onto a plate and dip the rim of the shot glass into it. Prepare the remaining 3 shot glasses in the same manner.
- Using a juicer or your own strength, squeeze 40 ml of lemon juice. Use a jigger or kitchen measure to ensure the correct amount. Set aside.
- Pour 40 ml vodka, 40 ml blue curaçao, and 40 ml lemon juice into the glass or tall jar.
- Add ice cubes to the jar and shake vigorously. Pro tip: If you don’t have a cocktail shaker, you can use a large jar! Just add ice and the remaining ingredients, close tightly, and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds!
- Strain the contents of the jar using a bartender’s strainer into the prepared and decorated 4 shot glasses.
For the daring (and cautious): Arrange the shot glasses on a wooden cutting board. Pour half a shot of spirit onto the board and ignite it. This can create a flaming effect on the shot glasses. Remember to perform this step in safe conditions and, most importantly, in a sober state. It’s also advisable to have a fire extinguisher nearby, just in case.
