Long Drink
Screwdriver
How to make a Screwdriver - a refreshing vodka longdrink with orange juice. The simplest classic of the cocktail world as a quick recipe.
2 minPrep time
easyDifficulty
Highball glassGlass
1Serving(s)
The Screwdriver is probably the simplest cocktail in the world and originated in the USA in the 1940s. Vodka and orange juice are all you need to mix this refreshing longdrink. Its simplicity makes it the perfect starter drink and the basis for many more variations.
Instructions
- Fill the highball glass with ice cubes.
- Pour vodka over the ice.
- Top up with orange juice.
- Stir briefly.
- Garnish with an orange slice.
Garnish: An orange slice
Pro tip: Use freshly squeezed orange juice instead of juice from a carton. The difference in flavor is enormous.
Frequently asked questions
Where does the name Screwdriver come from?
As the legend goes, American oil workers stirred the drink with their screwdriver, hence the name.
What is the right mixing ratio?
Classically one part vodka is mixed with two parts orange juice. The ratio can be adjusted to taste.
What do you turn a Screwdriver into if you add Galliano?
With a splash of Galliano the Screwdriver becomes a Harvey Wallbanger, a slightly more complex longdrink.
Ingredients
- Vodka5 cl
- Orange juice10 cl
- Ice cubesas needed
- Orange slice for garnish1
