Screwdriver
A two-ingredient brunch highball of vodka and fresh orange juice; trivially batchable since it's just a single spirit plus juice, so the dilution math hinges almost entirely on the OJ volume and any pre-batch chilling.
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How to make it
Built in the glass · Easy · about 2 minutes
- 1
Add the vodka and fresh orange juice to the highball glass and fill with ice.
- 2
Stir gently to combine.
- 3
Garnish with orange slice.
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Making a batch for a party?
This example makes 12 servings with added water at 0% of the full recipe volume before dilution. This is a planning assumption; water from ice at service is not predicted. Edit this recipe and create a purchase sheet → See the pre-calculated 20-serve batch →
| Ingredient | × 12 | mL |
|---|---|---|
| Vodka | 24.0 oz | 710 |
| Fresh orange juice | 48.0 oz | 1420 |
BatchPour tools produce estimates for planning purposes only. Actual dilution, ABV, and ingredient yields vary by technique, ice temperature, and produce. Always taste and adjust. Drink responsibly.
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Screwdriver FAQ
What's in a Screwdriver?
A classic Screwdriver is made with vodka, fresh orange juice. It's built in the glass and served in a highball glass.
What is the ABV of a Screwdriver?
The listed ingredients calculate to approximately 13.3% ABV before added water or ice melt, with approximately 1.33 US standard drinks per serving. Water lowers the concentration but does not change the alcohol quantity.
Should I shake or stir a Screwdriver?
Neither — the Screwdriver is built right in the glass, so no shaker or mixing glass is needed.
How do I batch Screwdrivers for a party?
Scale each ingredient by your number of servings. Open this recipe in the batch planner to choose added water, package sizes and ingredients to hold for service. Preset water percentages are planning assumptions applied to all recipe liquid before dilution, not predictions of ice melt.