Screwdriver is an effortless yet refreshing drink made with orange juice and vodka. This drink is perfect for any occasion and you don’t need high-end mixology education to make it. The plot twist is that this drink can be customized and creatively made in so many ways that it will amaze you. You can turn it into a hundred other drinks. Whether it be a fruity twist, fizzy drink or some complex layered cocktail. Screwdriver drink variations will blow away your mind.
Today, we will give you some amazing recipes for screwdriver drink variations that can make your cocktail party worth it!
Screwdriver Drink Variations
Harvey Wallbanger
Harvey Wellbanger is a sophisticated version of Screwdriver. Ingredients include
- 1 1/2 oz vodka
- 3 oz orange juice
- 1/2 oz Galliano liqueur
Just pour both vodka and orange juice into a glass filled with ice. Carefully, Pour Galliano liqueur over the back of a spoon, let it float on top and then stir it gently. Don’t forget to garnish with an orange slice. Galliano adds sweet and spicy notes to the traditional screwdriver drink.
Mexican Screwdriver
This is another very interesting pick amongst screwdriver drink variations. In this version, you use tequila instead of Vodka. Switching alcohol in the cocktail can do wonders and the Mexican screwdriver is proof. You need
- 1 1/2 oz tequila
- 3 oz orange juice
- Lime wedge for garnish
Pour tequila and orange juice into a glass filled with ice. Mix well and garnish, Voila! You have a smoky cocktail that is perfect and sophisticated enough to impress. If you are a tequila lover, a Mexican screwdriver will be like a breeze of fresh air.
Fuzzy Navel Screwdriver
Well, a little bit fruity twist doesn’t hurt. A fuzzy navel screwdriver is a peach-flavoured version of a traditional screwdriver drink. It is more of a tropical version of a drink. The ingredients you need are
- 1 oz vodka
- 1 oz peach schnapps
- 3 oz orange juice
Pour the vodka and peach schnapps into a glass filled with ice. Add the orange juice and stir well. Garnish with a peach slice or orange twist.
Mimosa Screwdriver
Turning a classic screwdriver into a festive drink is fun. The Mimosa screwdriver is a fizzy bubbly version of the original one. It is perfect for celebratory and festive occasions. Just take
- 1 oz vodka
- 2 oz orange juice
- 2 oz champagne or sparkling wine
Pour the vodka and orange juice into a glass. Fill ice and top up with champagne or sparkling wine. Stir gently and garnish with an orange slice.
Pineapple Screwdriver
Well, another tropical and fruity version of the screwdriver drink that you will love. The peach flavour has a little kick to it but the pineapple version is a bit sweet and adds a complex layer of taste to a cocktail.
Ingredients include
- 1 oz vodka
- 1 oz pineapple juice
- 2 oz orange juice
- Pineapple wedge for garnish
Combine the vodka, pineapple juice, and orange juice in a glass filled with ice. Stir well and garnish with a pineapple wedge.
Bay Breeze Screwdriver
As refreshing as it sounds, the bay breeze screwdriver is a tarty cranberry variation of the original drink. It is a balanced yet very refreshing cocktail indeed.
Ingredients include
- 1 oz vodka
- 1 oz cranberry juice
- 2 oz orange juice
- Lime wedge for garnish
In a glass filled with ice, pour the vodka, cranberry juice, and orange juice together in a glass. Mix well and pour ice. Garnish with a lime wedge.
Caribbean Screwdriver
This drink will steal your heart. Ah! A true pirate of the Caribbean indeed. It is amongst very unique screwdriver drink variations that will amaze you with versatility and sophisticated vibes.
Unlike the original drink, you substitute vodka with Rum and add pineapple juice along with orange juice to create refreshing, sweet and unique notes to the taste pallet.
Ingredients include
Pour the coconut rum, orange juice, and pineapple juice into a glass. Fill with ice. Gently stir and garnish with an orange slice.
Blood Orange Screwdriver
Sounds scary? yeah! but in a good way as it will surprise your senses with a unique citrus twist. Blood orange screwdriver is a screwdriver drink variation that is more sophisticated and offers a complex citrus flavour. Take
- 1 1/2 oz vodka
- 3 oz blood orange juice
- Blood orange slice for garnish
and combine the vodka and blood orange juice in a glass filled with ice. Stir well and garnish with a blood orange slice.
Mango Screwdriver
If you want a rich, sweet and tropical screwdriver drink variation, mango screwdriver is your go. Take
- 1 1/2 oz vodka
- 2 oz orange juice
- 1 oz mango juice or puree
- Mango slice for garnish
Fill the glass with ice. Pour the vodka and orange juice. Add mango juice or pulp. Stir and garnish with a mango slice and enjoy the exotic tropical cocktail with rich and sweet flavours of mango.
Spicy Screwdriver
A screwdriver drink variation that brings thrill to the menu is none other than a spicy screwdriver. If you like your cocktails with heat and spice, try a spicy screwdriver. It is a very adventurous drink indeed.
Ingredients include
- 1 1/2 oz vodka
- 3 oz orange juice
- A dash of hot sauce
- Chili pepper or lime wedge for garnish
Combine the vodka and orange juice in a glass filled with ice. Add a dash of hot sauce and stir well. Garnish with a chilli pepper or lime wedge.
Tropical Screwdriver
Well, the true tropical screwdriver drink variation, is tropical screwdriver. The coconut water adds freshness, lightness and tropical vibes. This drink is perfect for summer and beach parties. The coconut flavour complements the orange flavour very well. To make this drink take
- 1 oz vodka
- 1 oz coconut water
- 2 oz orange juice
- Pineapple slice for garnish
Mix the vodka, coconut water, and orange juice in a glass. Fill ice. Mix and garnish with a pineapple slice.
Grapefruit Screwdriver
Grapefruit gives a bitter citrusy twist to the drink. The taste blends well with orange juice and brings a more complex flavour to the drink. Ingredients for this drink include
- 1 oz vodka
- 1 oz grapefruit juice
- 2 oz orange juice
- Grapefruit wedge for garnish
To make a grapefruit screwdriver, pour the vodka, grapefruit juice, and orange juice into a glass filled with ice. Stir well and garnish with a grapefruit wedge.
Creamsicle Screwdriver
The Creamsicle screwdriver is a dessert variation of the classic screwdriver cocktail. It reminds you of childhood, ice cream and all the nostalgic memories. The vanilla vodka and cream combo brings a smooth, rich and creamy drink. Paired well with orange juice, a creamsicle screwdriver is a vibe!
All you need to make it are
- 1 oz vanilla vodka
- 2 oz orange juice
- 1 oz cream or half-and-half
- Orange slice for garnish
Combine the vanilla-flavoured vodka, orange juice, and cream in a glass filled with ice. Stir well until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Garnish with an orange slice.
Espresso Screwdriver
Coffee flavour is a hit when it comes to cocktails. The espresso screwdriver adds bold coffee flavours to the recipe and makes a wonderful and energetic drink. The orange juice and coffee combo is unique and surprisingly tasty too. Try it for yourself!
Ingredients include
- 1 oz vodka
- 1 oz cold brew coffee
- 2 oz orange juice
- Coffee beans or orange twist for garnish
First cold brew coffee. Mix Vodka, orange juice and coffee. Fill ice and stir well. Garnish with an orange twist or coffee beans.
Berry Screwdriver
It is a sweet and fruity variation of the classic screwdriver drink. Berries add perfect summer vibes and give the cocktail and unique refreshing twist. They also add colour and aroma to the cocktail, making this drink aesthetically pleasing to all senses.
You need
- 1 oz vodka
- 1 oz mixed berry puree (strawberries, raspberries, blueberries)
- 2 oz orange juice
- Fresh berries for garnish
Make a berry puree. Mix the vodka, berry puree, and orange juice in a glass filled with ice. Stir well and garnish with fresh berries.
Jalapeño Screwdriver
It’s a very unique screwdriver drink variation and adds a spicy kick for spice and adventure lovers. Jalapeno spice blends with orange juice and gives the drink a bold, spicy and exciting flavour.
To make the drink you need
- 1 oz vodka
- 2 oz orange juice
- Sliced jalapeño for garnish (optional: muddle a slice in the glass for extra heat)
Pour the Vodka and orange juice into a glass filled with ice. Stir well and garnish with a sliced jalapeño.
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