TIPS FOR HOW TO MAKE A GREAT SCREWDRIVER:
Like all citric-centred cocktail, we can’t say this enough – fresh ingredients will only elevate a simple serve beyond belief. A two-ingredient cast always benefits from quality ingredients - freshly squeezed orange juice, rather than wrangling in packaged concentrate - and good Vodka.
There is no point arguing with the fact that ultimately, this is a vodka-orange. However, there are little tweaks and twists to tailor this serve for a more discerning palate.
Consider a drizzle of sugar syrup and a dash of orange bitters, and this harmonious duo can comparatively become more a little more complex, while choosing blood oranges rather than good old Valencia's can present a whole different dimension. (Without forfeiting its easy-going nature).
With a simplistic base, you can always find variations on the classic too. An effortless float of Galliano Liqueur and you have yourself a Harvey Wallbanger! Or quick tap out of vodka for peach schnapps and a Fuzzy Navel will grant you a less-potent, fruitier cocktail.