In his book, Matus explains how the screwdriver got its name. Decades ago, American oil workers in the Persian Gulf discreetly added vodka to their orange juice while on the job . Lacking a spoon, the workers decided to stir the drink with a screwdriver.
How do you make a homemade screwdriver?
Add vodka and orange juice to a pitcher and stir. Pour over ice. Alternatively, instead of using a pitcher, divide the vodka and orange juice between 4 glasses — Each glass should have 2 ounces of vodka and about 3 ounces of orange juice. Stir well then place a few orange wedges into the middle of the glass.
Why is it called a screwdriver drink?
In his book, Matus explains how the screwdriver got its name. Decades ago, American oil workers in the Persian Gulf discreetly added vodka to their orange juice while on the job . Lacking a spoon, the workers decided to stir the drink with a screwdriver.
What's the difference between a screwdriver and a mimosa?
Sip on this: Mimosas have orange juice and champagne, and Bloody Marys have vodka and tomato juice. A Screwdriver is a little bit of both — orange juice and vodka .
What is in a mixed drink?
A mixed drink is a liquor-based drink that's combined with a mixer ( coke, OJ, cranberry juice, etc. ) to disguise the taste of the liquor.
What is the most feminine drink?
- #1 Blue Hawaiian. ...
- #2 Cosmopolitan. ...
- #3 Mojito. ...
- #4 Mai Tai. ...
- #5 Margarita. ...
- #6 Long Island Iced Tea. ...
- #7 Lemon Drop Martini. ...
- #8 Pina Colada. Pina Colada is your perfect transporter drink to the Bahamas.
What is the girliest drink?
- Fresh Pineapple Margarita. ...
- Mimosas. ...
- Whiskey Sour. ...
- Long Island Iced Tea. ...
- Blue Hawaiian. ...
- Cosmopolitan. ...
- Mojito. ...
- Mai Tai.
What to use if you don't have a tiny screwdriver?
- Flathead screwdriver.
- Coin.
- Butter knife.
- Hacksaw.
- Toothbrush.
- Old CD.
- Pliers.
- Thumbnail.
How do you remove a tiny Torx screw without a screwdriver?
- Use a plastic toothbrush. Similar to its use on both Phillips and flat head screws, a plastic toothbrush can also be used to remove a Torx screw. ...
- Use a small flat head screwdriver. ...
- Break out the pin for security Torx screws.
Do you shake screwdriver?
Actually shake it
It's easy to be lazy and build a Screwdriver right in the glass. But if you take the time to shake it before straining it into a glass over fresh ice, you'll notice an immediate improvement.
Is a screwdriver a breakfast drink?
This drink goes with any food orange juice goes with. The first meal that comes to mind is, of course, breakfast . But you don't have to start drinking at 6 am to enjoy a screwdriver with breakfast: just have breakfast foods for dinner or lunch!
What vodka is best for screwdrivers?
- Square One Cucumber Vodka.
- Hangar 1 Buddha's Hand Citron Vodka.
- Grey Goose.
- Crop Meyer Lemon Vodka.
- Sobieski Vodka.
What is the most popular mixed drink?
- Mai Tai.
- Mint Julep. ...
- Caipirinha. ...
- Margarita. ...
- Pina Colada. ...
- Californication. ...
- Long Island Iced Tea. A cocktail that never seems to go out of style. ...
- Apple Martini. The Apple Martini or “Appletini” adds a twist to the typical dry martini. ...
What is the difference between mixed drink and cocktail?
A mixed drink is a beverage in which two or more ingredients are mixed . ... A “spirit and mixer” is any combination of one alcoholic spirit with one non-alcoholic component, such as gin and tonic, whereas a cocktail generally comprises three or more liquid ingredients, at least one of which is alcoholic.
What are examples of mixed drinks?
- Old Fashioned.
- Negroni. We love Negronis at VinePair, and we're sorely disappointed when a bartender doesn't know how to make one. ...
- Daiquiri. The Daiquiri is often misunderstood. ...
- Dry Martini. ...
- Margarita.
- Espresso Martini. ...
- Whiskey Sour. ...
- Manhattan. ...
