EZdrinking

Spirit Reviews, Tasting Events and Consulting

Searching for the world's best drinks and what makes them extraordinary. EZdrinking is a drinks blog by Eric Zandona that focuses on distilled spirits, wine, craft beer and specialty coffee. Here you can find reviews of drinks, drink books, articles about current & historical trends, as well as how to make liqueurs, bitters, and other spirit based drinks at home.

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Screwdriver Cocktail

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.

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