Vodka and Orange Juice Cocktail -Screwdriver

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Vodka and orange juice is one of the easiest mixed drinks you can make. This drink, also known as a screwdriver, only has two ingredients and a refreshing orange juice flavor. It’s the perfect brunch cocktail, just like our classic mimosa, to sip for all occasions.

Screwdriver cocktail with a dried orange slice.

Packed with bright and citrusy flavor, oranges are the perfect fruit to add to vodka. Best known as a companion to vodka, orange juice tastes great with vodka and is a beautiful cocktail to serve for breakfast or brunch.

Also, check out my favorite vodka cocktail recipes and orange juice cocktails!

Bottle of vodka and a glass filled with orange juice to make a screwdriver.

Vodka Orange Juice (Screwdriver) Ingredients

The full recipe and measurements are in the recipe card below.

Orange Juice – 100% orange juice, no sugar added.

Vodka – Good quality vodka, medium price range.

Orange juice in a glass with vodka.

Tips and Tricks for Making a Screwdriver

  • Use fresh-squeezed orange juice or a really good quality orange juice, no sugar added to make this cocktail. 
  • For the vodka, use a medium price range. Cheap vodka can really ruin a cocktail.
  • Float a little Grenadine over the top to make a sunrise cocktail.
Screwdriver cocktail with a dried orange slice.

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Vodka and orange juice drink with fresh oranges and a glass straw.

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Vodka and Orange Juice – Screwdriver Recipe

Vodka and orange juice is one of the easiest mixed drinks you can make! This drink, also known as a screwdriver, only has two ingredients and a refreshing orange juice flavor. It's the perfect brunch cocktail, just like our classic mimosa, to sip for all occasions. 
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Course: Cocktail
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 3 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
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Total Time: 3 minutes
Servings: 1 cocktail
Calories: 273kcal
Author: Eden

Ingredients

  • 6 ounces orange juice
  • 3 ounces vodka

Instructions

  • Fill a tall glass with ice.
  • Pour the orange juice
    pouring orange juice into a glass filled with ice
  • Pour the vodka over the top.
    orange juice in a glass with vodka
  • Garnish with an orange slice.
    screwdriver cocktail with a dried orange slice

Notes

Why is a vodka orange juice called a screwdriver?
There are several stories about how the screwdriver got its name. However, the one that sticks out is that American oil workers sneak vodka into their orange juice. Since they had no spoon to stir, they would mix the drink with a screwdriver.
How can I juice an orange without a juicer?
If you don’t have a juicer, you can still make a cocktail with freshly squeezed orange juice. To extract the juice from an orange cut the orange into eight wedges and squeeze the juice out with your hands into a small bowl. Alternatively, you can cut an orange in half and twist the juice out with the tines of a fork. Firmly rolling the orange on the counter before squeezing will loosen the membranes and yield more juice. 

Nutrition

Calories: 273kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 3mg | Potassium: 341mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 340IU | Vitamin C: 85mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 1mg
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