This one’s a very popular crossover drink. (In fact, I ordered a round at my friend’s birthday celebration last night - Happy birthday, Jeff.) I call it a crossover drink because it’s served as a shooter, a martini, or a regular cocktail on the rocks; depending on customer/bartender preference. This drink is obviously named after the Kamikaze pilots of World War Two, and was invented during that time period.

This drink is made with equal parts vodka, triple sec and lime juice. Here’s a quick pneumonic device to help you remember the ingredients - Kamikazes had Very Trouble Landings. VTL: Vodka, Triple Sec, Lime juice. It sounds stupid, but all pneumonic devices do; and almost all pneumonic devices work, as well.

Kamikaze - Recipe:

• 1 part Vodka
• 1 part Triple Sec
• 1 part Lime Juice

Mix and shake all ingredients with ice, strain into the glass of your choice, and serve.