Screwdriver
A bright vodka‑orange highball with clean, sunny citrus flavor.
Base spirit
Vodka
Style
Highball
Glassware
Highball glass
Technique
Build
The Screwdriver pairs vodka with fresh orange juice for a refreshing, easy highball. Built over ice, it drinks crisp and approachable with gentle sweetness. Using fresh‑squeezed juice elevates it from simple brunch drink to citrus‑forward classic.
Did you know?
“The Screwdriver appears in mid‑century American bar guides and became a staple of airline and hotel bars.”
Source:Imbibe; PunchDrink archives
Bartender's Note
Use fresh juice to avoid overly sweet, flat flavor.
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How to make the Screwdriver
- 1Fill a highball glass with ice
- 2Add vodka and orange juice
- 3Stir gently to combine
- 4Garnish with an orange wedge and serve
