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Screw driver cocktail in a tall glass with orange slice and orange straw.

The Original Screwdriver Drink Recipe

Kevin Mayfield
The sweet and tasty classic Screwdriver cocktail is a brunch must-have! 
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Prep Time 3 minutes
Total Time 3 minutes
Course Classic Cocktails
Cuisine American
Servings 1 Cocktail
Calories 215 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 2 ounces vodka
  • 4-6 ounces fresh-squeezed orange juice
  • 2 bar spoons simple syrup optional
  • 3-4 dashes orange bitters optional
  • spritz of seltzer water optional

Instructions
 

  • Add a scoop of fresh ice to a highball cocktail glass.
  • Pour in the vodka and orange juice.
  • Stir the ingredients with a bar spoon to mix well.
  • Add a couple of dashes of orange bitters.
  • Add a couple of bar spoons of simple syrup and stir again.
  • Lastly, give a spritz from a seltzer bottle or pour some club soda into the drink to give it a little sparkle.

Notes

If you don't want to squeeze the oranges yourself you can use a store-bought brand, but pick one that is low in sugar and features some pulp for an authentic taste.
You can muddle some orange peel in the cocktail glass for an extra-intense taste.

Nutrition

Calories: 215kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 6mgPotassium: 232mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 227IUVitamin C: 57mgCalcium: 13mgIron: 1mg
Keyword brunch cocktails, classic cocktails, orange juice drinks, screwdriver drink, vodka cocktails
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