Screwdriver is a simple vodka and orange juice highball. Its quality depends mostly on fresh orange juice and proper chilling.
Fill a highball glass with ice. Add vodka and orange juice, stir until cold, and serve without garnish.
Serve in a highball glass over ice with a bright orange color and no garnish.
Pair it with brunch dishes, eggs, bacon, fruit salad, fried snacks, or grilled shrimp.
The Screwdriver became a widely known mid-century mixed drink, famous for its simple vodka-and-orange structure.
Best for brunch, daytime parties, and simple two-ingredient service.
Vodka gives clean alcohol structure while orange juice supplies citrus sweetness, acidity, and body.
Simple, familiar, bright, and unfussy.
Use fresh orange juice for brightness or add a splash of soda water for a lighter version.
12%
⚠️ Alcoholic beverage: not suitable for minors, pregnant individuals, or designated drivers. Please enjoy responsibly.
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