Screwed Driver
Elevate your cocktail game with the Screwed Driver, a refreshing and visually stunning twist on the classic Screwdriver. This quick and easy recipe combines smooth vodka and freshly squeezed orange juice for a vibrant, citrusy base, while a drizzle of grenadine syrup adds a touch of sweetness and creates a mesmerizing layered effect. Served over a tall glass of ice and garnished with a slice of orange and an optional cocktail cherry, this summer-ready drink is as elegant as it is delicious. Perfect for brunch, happy hour, or any occasion that calls for a splash of color and flavor, the Screwed Driver is the ultimate blend of simplicity and sophistication in a glass.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 oz Vodka
- 4 oz Fresh orange juice
- 0.5 oz Grenadine syrup
- 1 cup Ice cubes
- 1 piece Orange slice (for garnish)
- 1 piece Cocktail cherry (optional garnish)
Instructions
Fill a highball glass with ice cubes, ensuring the glass is comfortably full but not overcrowded.
Pour 2 ounces of vodka over the ice.
Add 4 ounces of freshly squeezed orange juice into the glass, filling it nearly to the top.
Slowly drizzle 0.5 ounces of grenadine syrup into the glass. This will sink to the bottom and create a beautiful layered effect.
Gently stir the drink once or twice to slightly blend the layers, being careful not to overmix.
Garnish the glass with an orange slice on the rim. Optionally, add a cocktail cherry for extra flair.
Serve immediately with a straw or stir stick, and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
244 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.4 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3 mg | 0% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 26.3 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.5 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 23.4 g | ||
| Protein | 1.0 g | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 14 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.1 mg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 241 mg | 5% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
