• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Gin Cocktails
  • Vodka Cocktails
  • Tequila Cocktails
  • Rum Cocktails
  • Whiskey Cocktails
  • Brandy Cocktails
  • Shots
  • Mixed Drinks

Occasional Cocktails logo

menu icon
go to homepage
  • Drink Recipes
  • Cocktail eBook
  • Shots
  • Simple Syrup
  • About
  • subscribe
    search icon
    Homepage link
    • Drink Recipes
    • Cocktail eBook
    • Shots
    • Simple Syrup
    • About
  • ×
    Home » Tequila Cocktails

    Sep 16, 2021 · Modified: Dec 14, 2021 by Kristin. This post may contain affiliate links. · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

    Tequila Screwdriver: Class Cocktail With A Twist

    Jump to Recipe

    You’ve no doubt heard of a Tequila Sunrise and before. But with a slight variation you can make a Tequila Screwdriver that is out of this world! Wanna learn how?

    tequila screwdriver

    What’s the difference between a Tequila Sunrise and Tequila Screwdriver?

    It’s a great question. If you look at both drinks side by side, you will immediately notice they are two different colors. The Tequila Sunrise has grenadine in it which sinks and gives that drink it’s sunrise look.

    A Tequila Screwdriver is more like a Vodka Screwdriver; two ingredients and no grenadine. If you’re a fan of a Vodka Screwdriver and/or a Tequila Sunrise, you will love the Tequila Screwdriver.

    Why do so many drinks use orange juice?

    Orange Juice makes a great mixer because it is both tart and sweet which blends incredibly well with most spirits. For example, in a Whiskey and OJ the sharpness of the Orange Juice curbs some of the edge of the whiskey and makes for a very smooth drinking experience.

    Some other great drinks with orange juice are the Madras and a Rum Runner.

    Why not get to the recipe, shall we?

    tequila screwdriver

    How to make this drink:

    If you know how to make a Vodka Screwdriver, then this will be a breeze for you.

    Step One

    Fill your highball glass with ice.

    Step Two

    Pour 2 oz of your favorite tequila (gold or silver)

    Step Three

    Pur about 4 oz of Orange Juice.

    Step Four

    Gently stir with a bar spoon.

    Step Five

    Garnish the rim with a slice of orange and enjoy!

    tequila screwdriver

    Recipe

    tequila screwdriver

    Tequila Screwdriver

    No ratings yet
    Print Recipe Pin Recipe
    Mix Time 3 minutes mins
    Course Drinks

    Equipment

    • highball glass
    • bar spoon
    • (Optional) Mixing tumbler
    Prevent your screen from going dark

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 oz tequila silver or gold
    • 4 oz orange juice
    • 1 slice orange

    Instructions
     

    • Fill highball glass with ice
    • Add in 2 oz of tequila
    • Top off with OJ
    • Stir gently with bar spoon
    • Garnish with orange slice
    • Enjoy!
    Subscribe for More!Join our newsletter for more drink recipes.

    Nutrition information provided is just an estimate and may vary based on specific ingredients used.

    For more great cocktails

    [pt_view id=”146b5bcwjk”]

    More Tequila Cocktail Recipes

    • Flat tire shot on a wooden table.
      5+ Tequila Shots That Will Fire Up Your Next Celebration
    • Tequila and sprite in a highball with a lemon wedge on the rim.
      16+ Tequila Cocktails That’ll Keep You Cool All Summer Long
    • Classic margarita on a marble counter.
      5+ Classic Tequila Cocktails That Are Always a Crowd Pleaser
    • Mexican bulldog with a coronita bottle in the glass and ingredients in the background.
      Coronita Margarita: a frosty bulldog drink

    Reader Interactions

    Leave a Reply Cancel reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    Recipe Rating




    Primary Sidebar

    Hey there, we are Kristin & Justin! After Justin spent over a decade as a bartender, we decided to bring that mixology online so everyone can mix up the best drinks

    More about us →

    Popular Cocktails

    • Tequila and sprite in a highball with a lemon wedge on the rim.
      Tequila And Sprite: The Margarita On A Budget
    • whiskey and cream soda in a glass with a cherry garnish
      Whiskey and Cream Soda Recipe
    • brandy and coke
      Brandy And Coke: Very Special Brandy Cola Recipe
    • Close up of a blue motherfucker drink with maraschino cherries and lemon wedge.
      Blue Motherfucker Drink (AKA Adios Motherfucker)
    • french kiss shot with ingredient bottles in the background
      Fun and Inappropriate Dirty Drink Names
    • Close up of a vodka sprite in a highball glass with lemon wedge on the rim.
      Vodka And Sprite

    NYE + Dry January Favorites

    • Hairy buffalo drink on a wooden table.
      10+ Big Batch Cocktails For Large Gatherings
    • Closeup of eggnog martini with ingredients in background.
      10+ Creamy Eggnog Cocktails
    • Champagne drinks in a grid - french 75, pornstar martini, blushing bride, thug passion.
      10+ Easy Champagne Cocktails for Celebrations
    • grid of - boozy hot chocolate, spanish coffee vampires kiss and tequila boom new years eve drinks.
      20+ New Year’s Eve Cocktails to Ring in the Year

    Footer

    ↑ back to top

    About

    • Privacy Policy

    Join us!

    • Join our newsletter and get a FREE cocktail making cheat sheet.

    Contact

    • About

    Please drink responsibly.  Follow all local/federal alcohol laws.  We are not advocating underage or irresponsible drinking of any kind.

    We are a participant in the Amazon Services, LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising and linking to Amazon.com. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.

    Copyright © 2023 MrAnimal Media LLC

    Rate This Recipe

    Your vote:




    A rating is required
    A name is required
    An email is required