Screwdriver Cocktail

Sips Across the Sea - Episode #8

Screwdriver - Vodka. Orange juice. And far more going on than you’d expect. Eric Zandona @ezdrinking and David T. Smith @summerfruitcup unpack the cultural history of the Screwdriver, from vodka’s post-war rise to its pop-culture moments (including a nod to Fawlty Towers). They debate ideal ratios, ice and dilution, and what really matters when choosing vodka and orange juice. A simple cocktail put under a surprisingly sharp lens. Mix up your favorite version and enjoy the episode.

Spirits mentioned in this episode include:

• Naud Pot Still Vodka 40% ABV

• Arbikie Distillery Tattie Bogle Vodka 43% ABV

• Rollins Distillery Esprit de Krewe Cane Vodka 40% ABV

• Tular Vodka 40% ABV

Cocktails recipes mentioned in this episode include:

Screwdriver (International Bartenders Association)

• 1 Part Vodak

• 3 Parts Fresh Orange Juice

  Add ice to a rock glass or goblet. Pour a measue of vodka intot the glass and add the orange juice on top. Stir to mix.

  If the drink is too strong, try 4:1 or 5:1 OJ to vodka.

Media mentioned in this episode include:

Fawlty Towers S2.E3 ∙ Waldorf Salad (1979)

Trading Places (1983)