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Screwdriver Cocktail Recipe

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Author: The Bar Team
Screwdriver

The Screwdriver lives up to its name: an essential to have in your cocktailing toolkit. This classic 1960s drink, comprising a perfect pairing of vodka and fresh orange juice served over plenty of ice, is back in vogue today thanks in part to US TV hit series Mad Men.

What you’ll need

Ingredients

Serves:
1
1.8 units of alcohol per serving

Equipment

  • 1 x Highball glass
  • 1 x Jigger
  • 1 x Spoon
  • 1 x Ice
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Method

Ice

Fill a tall glass with ice cubes.

Pour

Using a jigger, measure 45ml vodka into the glass. Top up with 120ml fresh orange juice.

Garnish

Garnish with an orange slice.

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