The beauty of the Screwdriver lies in the cocktail’s simplicity. Combining orange juice and vodka in a highball glass is about as easy as a cocktail gets and creates a base that’s ripe for experimentation.
The Screwdriver is a classic drink that has been designated an International Bartender Association official cocktail. The history of the Screwdriver is somewhat debatable, even though mention of it in literature goes back to 1949. Some claim that the drink was first made popular by American aviators. Another origin story claims that it was made popular by American oil workers who dubbed the drink the Screwdriver because they mixed it first with a screwdriver when a spoon was not on hand.

Ingredients:

• 1 1⁄2 oz Vodka – go for something mid to high shelf
• Orange juice – fresh squeezed if possible

Directions:

1. Fill a highball glass with ice.
2. Add the vodka.
3. Top with the orange juice.

Serves:   1

Source:  liquor,com

A Gallon of Screwdrivers

Ingredients:

• 3 quarts orange juice
• 3 c vodka
• orange slices, for glasses

Directions:

1. Combine orange juice, vodka.
2. Mix well’
3. Pour into punch bowl.
4. Float orange slices on top, if desired.
5. To serve, pour into ice-filled glasses and garnish with orange slice.

Source:  CDKitchen

Recipe Variations:
While there are only two elements in the Screwdriver, there are some other options available that can ramp up your average Screwdriver. Essentially, we’re just using the vodka-orange juice base and adding a little to it because sometimes we need to break out of a routine. Here are a few ideas for improving your Screwdriver game:

• Flavored Vodka – It is the easiest way to add a little spark and flavor contrast. Citrus vodkas would be an obvious option, though something with a little more contrast and will add depth. Try one of the berry vodkas for starters. Either cucumber or vanilla vodkas are amazing here as well. Experiment with your own infusions; rosemary-strawberry vodka is a very fun base for a Screwdriver.
• Add a Sweetener – Orange juice has a natural acidity that can be combated with a little sweetener. To keep the flavor profile untouched, add a little simple syrup to your drink. If you want to add another flavor along with sweetness, take a hint from the Tequila Sunrise and add grenadine or a similar syrup like strawberry or raspberry-lavender. Just a small dollop of syrup will make a world of difference.
• Add Sparkle – Lighten up your Screwdriver by topping it off with soda. Ginger ale and club soda are two perfect options, though you may also want to consider something a bit more fun like DRY Cucumber or Q Ginger. Also, you can take inspiration from drinks like the Mimosa and add a little sparkling wine.
• Muddled Fruit – Before pouring your Screwdriver, muddle a few pieces of fresh fruit in your glass. Berries add a nice contrast and kiwi are an easy and fun addition. Lemon, lime, peach and almost any fruit you can find will add just a little bit of dimension to this simple drink.

Source:  The Spruce Eats
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1. A screwdriver with two parts of Sloe gin, and filled with orange juice is a “Slow (Sloe) Screw”.
2. A screwdriver with two parts of Sloe gin, one part of Southern Comfort and filled with orange juice is a “Slow Comfortable Screw”.
3. A screwdriver with one part of Sloe gin, one part of Southern Comfort, one part Galliano and filled with orange juice is a “Slow Comfortable Screw Up Against The Wall”.
4. A screwdriver with one part of Sloe gin, one part of Southern Comfort, one part Galliano, one part tequila and filled with orange juice is a “Slow Comfortable Screw Up Against The Wall Mexican Style”.
5. A screwdriver with one part of Sloe gin, one part of Southern Comfort, one part Galliano, one part peach schnapps, and filled with orange juice is a “Slow Comfortable Screw Up Against a Fuzzy Wall”.
6. A screwdriver with one part of Sloe gin, one part of Southern Comfort, one part Galliano, one part peach schnapps, one part sparkling rosé, and filled with orange juice is a “Slow Comfortable Screw Up Against a Fuzzy Pink Wall”.
7. A screwdriver with two parts vodka, four parts orange juice, and one part Galliano is a Harvey Wallbanger.
8. A screwdriver with equal parts vanilla vodka and Blue Curaçao topped with lemon-lime soda is a “Sonic Screwdriver”.
9. A shot of vodka with a slice of orange is a Cordless Screwdriver.