Screwdriver
Also known as:
- Vodka and orange
Ingredients
Instructions
Combine the ingredients in a chilled Highball glass filled with ice and stir until the drink is sufficiently chilled. Garnish with the Orange slice.
Notes
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Screwdriver origin story
The drink originated during World War II, when Americans in China and Turkey mixed neutral spirits with orange juice. The origin of the name "screwdriver" is less clear, but the name appeared in Ankara, Turkey, in 1943 and 1944 and later in Istanbul. Variations on the recipe were present in 1948 in Turkey and also called screwdrivers, such as a mixture of one-third vodka and two-thirds gin, and another recipe adding gin, cognac, bitters, and other ingredients to orange juice and vodka. An unattributed but popular story for the name is that the Americans lacked a spoon and instead used a screwdriver as a stirring stick.
Starting mid-1950, vodka rose rapidly in popularity in America, and mixed drinks such as the screwdriver rose with it. Advertising campaigns in the 1950s and 1960s by vodka brands such as Smirnoff cemented the screwdriver as a vodka favorite.
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Nutrition Facts
| Calories | Total Fat | Sodium | Carbs | Sugars | Protein | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vodka | 115.5 | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Orange juice | 45 | 0.2 | 1 | 10.4 | 8.4 | 0.7 |
| Total | 160.5 | 0.2 | 1.5 | 10.4 | 8.4 | 0.7 |
About the ingredients
- Vodka: Vodka is a clear distilled alcoholic beverage. Different varieties originated in Poland, Russia, and Sweden. Vodka is composed mainly of water and ethanol but sometimes with traces of impurities and flavorings. Traditionally, it is made by distilling liquid from fermented cereal grains. Potatoes have been used in more recent times, and some modern brands use fruits, honey, or maple sap as the base. Since the 1890s, standard vodkas have been 40% alcohol by volume (ABV) (80 U.S. proof). The European Union has established a minimum alcohol content of 37.5% for vodka. Vodka in the United States must have a minimum alcohol content of 40%.