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    Sep 16, 2021 · Modified: Jan 25, 2024 by Kristin. This post may contain affiliate links. · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

    Vodka Screwdriver: A Cocktail Classic

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    The Vodka Screwdriver is one of, if not, the most famous drinks around. This classic cocktail is perfect for any occasion. You can sip this in the club, at a wedding, brunch, or just lounging on your couch. Let’s learn how to make one and see why it’s so popular.

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    What is a Vodka Screwdriver?

    A Vodka Screwdriver is simply vodka mixed with orange juice. It may sound simple, and it is, but it packs a ton of flavor for such an easy recipe. There are many stories about the origin of this cocktail but it’s likely that no one really knows when it was first made. Most likely, as soon as vodka became a thing, someone mixed it with their orange juice not long after.

    What are other orange juice based cocktails?

    Once you get a taste of a Screwdriver you will quickly become a believer in how great orange juice cocktails can be. To name a few of our favorites:

    • An Orange Blossom is the same as a Screwdriver except it swaps out vodka for gin.
    • Tequila and Orange Juice is also very good.
    • Melon Ball Cocktail
    • Add in some cranberry and lime for a refreshing Madras.
    • Finally, a Whiskey and OJ or Amaretto and Orange juice.
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    How to make this drink:

    The Vodka Screwdriver is totally easy to commit to memory. Make it once and you will never forget how to make it again.

    Step One

    Fill up a highball glass to the rim with ice.

    Step Two

    Pour in your vodka of choice.

    Step Three

    Fill the rest with Orange Juice.

    Step Four

    Gently stir with a bar spoon.

    Step Five

    Garnish with an orange slice and sip away!

    Alternative Ideas

    • Add in a drop of grenadine for a sweet spin on a Tequila Sunrise.
    • Add some 7up for a Screw up drink
    • Give your OJ an extra bite with a dash or two of orange bitters.
    • Alternatively, smooth the orange juice and vodka out with a little bit of simple syrup.
    • Try any of these options with a splash of seltzer or club soda and give your drink a refreshing fizz.
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    Recipe

    vodka screwdriver

    Vodka Screwdriver

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    Mixing Time 3 minutes mins
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    Equipment

    • highball glass
    • bar spoon
    • (Optional) Mixing tumbler
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    Ingredients
      

    • 2 oz vodka
    • 4 oz orange juice
    • 1 slice orange

    Instructions
     

    • Fill highball glass with ice
    • Add in 2 oz of vodka
    • Top off with OJ
    • Stir gently with bar spoon
    • Garnish with orange slice
    • Enjoy!
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