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Screwdriver Drink

What is screwdriver drink?

· Sarah Mitchell

Key facts

Base spirit vodka[1]
Mixer orange juice[1]
Drink type highball drink[1]
UK name vodka and orange[1]
Ingredients count two[1]
Glassware tall highball glass with ice[1]

A screwdriver is a cocktail made with vodka and orange juice.

Context

The screwdriver cocktail is made from vodka and orange juice and is served in a tall highball glass with ice [1]. It is also known as 'vodka and orange' in the UK [1]. The drink is an official International Bartender Association cocktail [2].

Documented claims

  • The screwdriver is an official International Bartender Association cocktail. [2]
  • The name 'screwdriver' is linked to oil workers in the Persian Gulf using a screwdriver to stir the drink. [3]

Questions and answers

What is a screwdriver drink made of?

A screwdriver is made of vodka and orange juice [1].

Why is vodka OJ called a screwdriver?

The name 'screwdriver' is linked to oil workers in the Persian Gulf using a screwdriver to stir the drink [3].

Sources

  1. Screwdriver | alcoholic beverage | Britannica — britannica.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  2. What is a Screwdriver Cocktail? - Spiegato — spiegato.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  3. Screwdriver Drink Recipe by DrinksWorld — drinksworld.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)

Sources last checked August 3, 2026. · More in Food