Kamikaze

Although some claim that it originated during the 1970s as a classic disco cocktail, the elegant Kamikaze cocktail was probably invented in Tokyo after World War II, during the American occupation of Japan. Kamikaze, which means divine wind in Japanese, is made with equal parts vodka, triple sec (orange liqueur), and freshly squeezed lime or lemon juice.

It is often served as an apéritif, straight up in a cocktail glass, typically with a lime or lemon twist. It is recommended to pair Kamikaze with pasta dishes or spicy chicken wings.