Screwdriver Drink
The Screwdriver Drink is an easy drink to mix by the glass or make a pitcher for parties. A refreshing and delicious combination of orange juice and vodka and we like to add in peach schnapps for a fuzzy screwdriver that everyone loves.
The Fuzzy Screwdriver or Hairy Navel is a combination of the classic screwdriver drink mixed with a fuzzy navel. Both cocktails have an orange juice base and we’ve combined it with vodka and a splash of peach schnapps for a delicious flavor combo!
I almost always have the ingredients for screwdriver drinks on hand and it’s so easy to make by the glass for one of the best vodka cocktails. It is a mash up of two favorites, the classic screwdriver cocktail and the fuzzy navel.
Ingredients Needed for Screwdriver Drink
Ingredients Needed for Screwdriver Cocktail
- Ice cubes or crushed ice
- Orange Juice – fresh orange juice or bottled works well.
- Vodka ~ We use Smirnoff, use any premium vodka or high quality vodka that you like.
- Peach Schnapps – for a fuzzy screwdriver.
- Orange slices – optional garnish
- Maraschino Cherries – optional garnish
How to Make a Screwdriver Classic Cocktail
- Pour orange juice into a cocktail shaker.
2. Use a jigger to measure vodka and add into cocktail shaker.
3. Next, add the peach schnapps for a fuzzy screwdriver version.
4. Add the shaker cover and shake well.
5. Fill highball glass with crushed ice with an orange slice.
6. Pour over ice.
7. Garnish with orange slice or orange wedge and a maraschino cherry if desired.
To make a Pitcher Screwdriver
- Use 6 parts orange juice : 2 parts vodka : 1 part peach schnapps – mix well and refrigerate until ready to serve.
I love easy cocktails and it doesn’t get any easier than a two-ingredient screwdriver drink recipe. Adding the peach flavor is optional and with just a few simple ingredients and just minutes to make, it’s always a great option.
Personally I prefer to call this cocktail a fuzzy screwdriver over a hairy navel, which doesn’t sound like an appealing drink. I always seem to get corrected when I share on social media, call it what you will, it’s a refreshing drink.
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Handy Tools for Making Party Drinks
- Cocktail Jigger ~ Makes measuring cocktail ingredients so easy!
- A cocktail shaker for mixing cocktails is super handy.
- Cocktail Spoons ~ Love these for stirring cocktails.
- Highball Glass or a classic Collins Glass is our favorite for serving a screwdriver cocktail.
- Counter Top Ice Maker ~ Extravagant yes, but I seriously would love one of these! It makes ice like you get at Sonic! Perfect for cocktails.
- A juicer for adding fresh citrus to cocktails.
Why You Will Love this Screwdriver Drink Recipe
- Perfect for Any Occasion: Orange juice cocktails make popular brunch cocktails and this vodka screwdriver recipe is actually great for any time of the day.
- Easy Vodka Cocktail: You don’t have to have a well stocked liquor cabinet to make two-ingredient cocktails and it makes a cheap drink for a crowd.
- Bright and Refreshing Flavor: The citrus and vodka combo is delicious and when you add in a splash of peach liqueur, it’s even tastier.
Add this Screwdriver drink to your must-try list for one of the simplest cocktails made with fresh orange juice, vodka and peach schnapps for one of the most refreshing cocktails on a hot summer day.
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Screwdriver Drink
Ingredients
- 6 ounces orange juice
- 2 ounces vodka
- 1 ounce peach schnapps
- ice
- fresh orange slices for garnish optional
- maraschino cherries optional garnish
Instructions
- Using a cocktail shaker, add orange juice, vodka .
- Add peach schnapps for a fuzzy screwdriver.
- Shake vigorously.
- Fill glass with crushed ice with an orange slice.
- Pour drink over ice.
- Garnish with orange wedge and a maraschino cherry if desired.
Delicious!! I struggled with the conversions a bit, before I figured out that this was for 1 drink. We were making pitchers for a party, so I just increased all of the ingredients 8-fold. I will definitely be making this one again! Yum!