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Kamikaze Shooter – Featured Manly Drink

Like a divine wind they swept out of the sky in a thunderous rage of human-piloted destruction. Kamikaze is what the Japanese combat pilots called it when they packed their planes with fuel and/or explosives and intentionally flew them into enemy naval vessels during World War II, sacrificing their own lives to kill the allied forces and deliver as much damage as possible to our war ships.

So in good fun, like all horrific, grisly acts perpetrated against us, we’ve commemorated these suicidal attacks with a drink bearing the same name. I don’t know who labeled this particular mix as a Kamikaze, but my guess is they just liked the sound of it. It does sound like something powerful and explosive that might just kill the imbiber. Though a successful kamikaze attack required the death of the pilot, the same is not true of the drink. Bartenders need not kill themselves in the mixing or delivery of this concoction. I suspect it would be far less popular if that were the case.

This drink is made from equal parts vodka, triple sec, and sweetened lime juice. It’s occasional made with tequila instead of vodka, but the official recipe I’m familiar with has always been vodka. It’s usually served as a shooter, but it really is mild enough to be a regular drink. It tastes good, but since it’s 2/3 liquor and only one part “juice” it passes the manly test. This is one of those shooters that you can feel confident in your manliness while drinking, and (just as importantly) you can get the girls to partake in each round because it’s not overly strong.

1 oz. Vodka
1 oz. Triple Sec
1 oz. Sweetened Lime Juice

Personally I would have saved the name Kamikaze for something that broke the 100-proof threshold, where there was a true danger associated with drinking it. Alas, the name has stuck, so we’ll just go with it. I actually think the name is manlier than the drink. Just make sure you and your party all scream, “Banzai!” in unison right before you slam it down. Bartenders love that stuff.

If you drink enough of these you may just be ready to pilot a small aircraft into a ship… but you probably will instead find yourself behind the wheel of your car making propeller noises. Just make sure your buddy takes your keys in case you decide to fly your car into the USS Minivan sailing down your neighborhood street.

Real men walk drunk, they leave the driving (and flying) to sober people.

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