Kamikaze
1 1/2 oz. Vodka
Splash of
Triple Sec
Splash of
Lime Juice
Lime Wedge
Pour the vodka into a shot glass, then add the other ingredients. Drink as a shot, followed by the lime wedge.
Variations: Although the
Kamikaze is most popular as a shot drink, it can also be mixed. To do this, simply shake the liquids with
ice, and strain into a chilled martini glass.
Garnish with the lime wedge and serve.
Kangaroo Cocktail
Category: Martini Variations
2 oz. Vodka
1 1/2 oz. Dry Vermouth
Stir with ice, strain into a chilled martini glass, and serve.
Tips: Adding a twist of lemon
adds a nice bit of bite to this drink.
Kir
Category: Wine Drinks
White Wine
Creme de
Cassis
Pour the wine into a wineglass until it's 3/4 full. Add a few drops of cassis, and serve.
Variations: See Kir Royale
recipe for an even more sophisticated variation.
Trivia: According to legend, the
Kir was invented by an enterprising French mayor who was interested in finding
ways to increase the popularity of locally-produced cassis.
Kir Royale
Category: Champagne Drinks
Champagne
Creme de
Cassis
Pour the champagne into a wineglass until it's 3/4 full. Add a few drops of cassis, and serve.
Variations: For a particularly
striking variation, substitute framboise for the creme de cassis, then garnish with
a few fresh raspberries. Or substitute
white wine for the champagne to pour a regular Kir.
Kiss in the Dark
Category: Martini Variations
3/4 oz. Gin
3/4 oz. Cherry Brandy
1/4 oz. Dry Vermouth
Maraschino
Cherry
Shake or blend with ice and strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with the cherry before serving.
Klondike Cooler
Category: Coolers
1 1/2 oz. Canadian Whiskey
1 oz. Orange Juice
Orange
Twist or Slice
Ginger Ale
(to fill)
Fill a highball glass half full of ice and add the whiskey and orange
juice. Fill with ginger ale, garnish
with the fresh orange, and serve.
Kremlin Cocktail
Category: Cream Drinks
1 oz. Vodka
1 oz. White Creme de Cacao
1 oz. Half & Half
Shake or blend with ice, strain into a chilled cocktail or rocks glass,
and serve.
Tip: Like many cream drinks, the
Kremlin can also be blended with the ice to produce a nice, almost
milkshake-like concoction.