The Screwdriver is a classic two-ingredient highball with vodka and orange juice. A measured four-ounce juice pour gives the drink a clean 2:1 ratio that is easy to repeat.
Mixed DrinkTime
2 min
Skill
Easy
Glass
Highball Glass
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The Screwdriver pairs Vodka and Orange Juice in one of the simplest classic highball structures. Vodka provides a clean base while orange supplies sweetness, acidity, and most of the drink's volume.
The Screwdriver became widely known in the mid-20th century. The familiar story about oil workers stirring the drink with actual screwdrivers is often repeated, but the exact origin remains uncertain.
Ingredients
Equipment
Four ounces of orange juice to two ounces of vodka keeps the drink refreshing while leaving the spirit noticeable.
Fill a Highball Glass with fresh ice.
Pour in the Vodka.
Pour in the Orange Juice.
Stir gently, garnish with the Orange Slice, and serve immediately.
Vodka and orange juice make the Screwdriver a classic example of how effective a two-ingredient highball can be.
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