| ABV | Technique | Glass | 용량 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10.0% | BUILD | HIGHBALL | 185ml |
What is Screwdriver?
The Screwdriver is a refreshing and easy-to-drink cocktail made by mixing vodka with orange juice, with an ABV of approximately 10%.
The name originated from American oil workers in Middle Eastern oil fields during the 1940s-50s who stirred their drinks with screwdrivers.
With just two ingredients, anyone can easily make it, making it a quintessential cocktail especially popular among beginners and at home parties.
Screwdriver ABV
The Screwdriver has an ABV of approximately 10%, placing it on the lighter side of cocktails.
Vodka (40%) at 45ml combined with 120ml of orange juice, plus slight dilution from the build method, creates roughly 10% alcohol content.
It's slightly lower than a Mojito (12%) and similar to a Rum and Coke (11%). Thanks to orange juice's sweetness and freshness, the alcohol is barely noticeable, making it very easy to drink.
Screwdriver Ingredients
- 45ml - Vodka
- 120ml - Orange Juice
Screwdriver Recipe
- Fill a highball glass with ice.
- Pour 45ml vodka and 120ml orange juice.
- Stir gently to combine.
Garnish with an orange slice for enhanced aroma and presentation.
Screwdriver Taste
The Screwdriver opens with fresh orange juice's sweet and tangy flavor filling your mouth.
This is followed by vodka's clean, neutral alcohol presence gently supporting from behind, blending naturally with the orange.
Overall, it feels more like drinking orange juice than a cocktail. Highly recommended for those new to alcohol or anyone who loves fruity cocktails.
Screwdriver History
The Screwdriver is said to have been created by American oil workers in Middle Eastern oil fields during the 1940s-50s.
At the time, when workers mixed vodka with orange juice, they lacked proper tools and used actual screwdrivers to stir their drinks, hence the name.
Despite its simple recipe, it's one of the most consumed cocktails worldwide, establishing itself as the quintessential entry-level vodka cocktail.
