Kamikaze with a Salt Rim
The 'Kamikaze with a Salt Rim' is a popular cocktail, not a food dish. It is a tart and strong alcoholic beverage made from vodka, triple sec, and fresh lime juice, served in a shot or cocktail glass with a rim of salt. This drink is a variation of the classic Kamikaze, which itself is a modern, ready-to-drink version of a margarita-style sour.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
As a cocktail, it is primarily a source of calories from alcohol and sugar, with no significant protein, fat, or fiber. A typical serving provides roughly 150-200 calories, coming almost entirely from the ethanol and the sugar in the triple sec.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 170 kcal |
| Protein | 0 g |
| Carbs | 8 g |
| Fat | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugar | 7 g |
| Sodium | 200 mg |
| Vitamin C | 10 mg |
| Potassium | 40 mg |
| Sodium | 200 mg |
| Folate | 5 mcg |
Per 1 cocktail (approx. 90 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
The name 'Kamikaze' (Japanese for 'divine wind') was popularized for this drink in the 1970s US bar scene, likely as a playful, edgy moniker for a strong, quick shot. The salt rim is a direct influence from the margarita, designed to balance the drink's sharp acidity and enhance its savory-sweet profile.
