How to make the best screwdriver cocktail. Jump to the Classic Screwdriver Cocktail Recipe or read on to see our tips for making it.
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The beauty of the Screwdriver lies in the cocktail’s simplicity. Combining orange juice and vodka in a highball glass is about as easy as a cocktail gets and creates a base that’s ripe for experimentation. The Screwdriver is a classic drink that has been designated an International Bartender Association official cocktail. The history of the Screwdriver. Lighten up your screwdriver by topping it off with soda. Club soda and ginger ale are two perfect options, though you may also want to consider something a bit more fun like Dry Cucumber or Q Ginger. Or, take inspiration from drinks like the mimosa and add sparkling wine. Before pouring your screwdriver, muddle a few pieces of fresh fruit in your glass. Berries add a nice contrast and kiwi are an easy and fun addition.
Three Tips for Making the Best Screwdriver
I absolutely love this simple, two-ingredient cocktail. It’s fresh, works perfectly for brunch and works well at night. You will need vodka, orange juice and ice.
Here are three tips for making it best:
- Use Good Vodka. There are only two ingredients so choose something mid- to high-shelf. We usually have Ketel One or Stoli in our kitchen, but use what you love.
- Try Fresh Orange Juice. If you have the time, fresh squeezed orange juice is best. It’s less sweet and tastes better than store-bought. If you need to use store-bought, choose a bottle that is 100% orange juice.
- Keep everything really cold. We keep the orange juice and vodka chilled then to make it, we stir well after pouring it over ice.
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Recipe updated, originally posted October 2011. Since posting this in 2011, we have tweaked the recipe to be more clear. – Adam and Joanne
How to Make the Best Screwdriver Cocktail
Choose high quality vodka (something like Stoli, Ketel One or Grey Goose) as well as a good quality orange juice — freshly squeezed is even better.
4 drinks
You Will Need
Classic Screwdriver Recipe
1 cup vodka
1 1/2 cups orange juice
Orange slices
Ice
Directions
Divide ice between 4 glasses. Add vodka and orange juice to a pitcher and stir. Pour over ice. Alternatively, instead of using a pitcher, divide the vodka and orange juice between 4 glasses — Each glass should have 2 ounces of vodka and about 3 ounces of orange juice.
Stir well then place a few orange wedges into the middle of the glass.
Adam and Joanne's Tips
- Nutrition facts: The nutrition facts provided below are estimates. We have used the USDA Supertracker recipe calculator to calculate approximate values.
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Nutrition Per Serving: Serving Size:1 drink/Calories170/Protein1 g/Carbohydrate10 g/Dietary Fiber0 g/Total Sugars8 g/Total Fat0 g/Saturated Fat0 g/Cholesterol0 mg/Sodium1 mg