3 min

Screwdriver: the easiest cocktail ever

The Screwdriver is one of the simplest drinks to prepare at home. This cocktail is composed of just two ingredients: vodka and orange juice. Due to its simplicity and refreshing taste, it’s a popular choice worldwide.

Espirituosas

3 min

vodka orange

Ingredients

Vodka

Orange juice

Slice of orange

Ice

Nutritional Profile

Calories

192 per serving

Alcohol content

13.19% alcohol by volume (ABV)

Harvey Wallbanger

The Harvey Wallbanger consists of 82 ml of vodka, 15 ml of Galliano L'Autentico liqueur, 90 ml of orange juice, an orange slice, a cherry, and ice. First, add vodka and orange juice to a highball glass with ice. Then, add Galliano. Finally, garnish the drink with a cherry skewered on an orange slice.

Fuzzy Navel

To prepare the Fuzzy Navel, you need 90 ml of peach Schnapps, 90 ml of orange juice, an orange slice, and ice. First, combine peach Schnapps and orange juice in a highball glass with ice. Then, stir well. Garnish with an orange slice.

Why is this drink called a Screwdriver?

This drink is called a Screwdriver because the main version of its history suggests that it was created by American oil workers, who were working in the Persian Gulf, far from home, during the 1950s. Wanting to drink something different, they started adding vodka to glasses of orange juice. They didn’t have a spoon so they stirred the drink with a screwdriver.

What does the Screwdriver taste like?

The Screwdriver has a refreshing and balanced taste, with distinctive notes of vodka and orange juice. The vodka provides a smooth and neutral alcoholic base, while the orange juice adds a touch of citrus sweetness to the cocktail. The result is a refreshing drink, with a harmonious combination of flavours.

How do you make a Screwdriver?

The Screwdriver is made with vodka and orange juice. Start by filling a highball glass with ice cubes. Then, add all the ingredients. Stir gently. Finally, garnish the cocktail with an orange slice.

How is a Screwdriver served?

The Screwdriver is served in a highball glass, with ice.

Is the Screwdriver a strong drink?

The intensity of the Screwdriver depends on the amount of orange juice the drink includes, but it’s generally a low-alcohol cocktail.