Celebrate National Screwdriver Day with the Best Screwdriver!

While everyone is counting down to the holidays, there’s something else to celebrate first – National Screwdriver Day!

Mark your calendars for December 14th, a day dedicated to honoring this classic vodka and orange juice cocktail.

Technically, National Screwdriver Day is celebrated in the United States, but this drink is so good, we think it deserves global recognition. Don’t you?

The Perfect Pairing – Vodka and Orange Juice

First things first, the Screwdriver is a built drink and one of the most loved cocktails in the world. And wouldn’t you know it; it’s also one of the easiest drinks in the world to make!

At the heart of a great Screwdriver is the perfect pairing of Absolut Vodka and orange juice. The smoothness of Absolut Vodka complements the citrus sweetness of fresh orange juice, creating the perfect no-fuss drink. But you already knew that didn’t you?

Here’s how to make a classic Screwdriver:

1. Grab a highball glass and fill it with ice cubes.
2. Pour 45 ml (1.5 parts) Absolut Vodka into the glass.
3. Juice fresh orange juice and then pour 150 ml (5 parts) into the glass.
4. Stir well then garnish with an orange wedge for the perfect finish.

Making the Best Screwdriver: Juice Your Own Orange Juice

We’ll cut straight to the chase – if you want to make the best tasting Screwdriver, you’ll need to use a centrifugal juicer to make your own orange juice.

A centrifugal juicer extracts juice from fruits using fast-spinning blades, which mix in air, giving the juice a frothy texture and leading to quicker oxidation.

“Just through aeration, you elevate this to the levels of world-class cocktail,” explains Ricardo ‘Rico’ Dynan, Bartender and Absolut Global Brand Ambassador.

The Heavenly Taste of Aerated Juice

So, what does a Screwdriver made with orange juice from a centrifugal juicer taste like?

“It tastes like heaven. The aeration of the juice makes such a difference. It makes it taste fresher and a more orange-forward drink,” says Rico. Trust us, the added air in the juice enhances the flavor, sip after sip.

Watch Rico show how to make the perfect Screwdriver below!

Alternatives to a Centrifugal Juicer

Don’t have a centrifugal juicer? No worries! A hand mixer works well too. Alternatively, you could use a good ol’ fashioned citrus press or a citrus elbow to extract the juice manually.

While these methods might not introduce the same level of aeration, they still provide fresh juice that beats store-bought options any day.

More Citrus Twists on a Screwdriver

Want to add a twist to your Screwdriver while retaining the essence of what makes it a great drink? Being that orange is part of the citrus family, swap Absolut Vodka for Absolut Mandrin, our mandarin-flavored vodka, and add a new dimension of citrus to your Screwdriver with notes of sweet sun-ripened mandarin and tangerine.

Or use Absolut Citron, our incredibly popular lemon-flavored vodka, to add a bright zesty flavor to your Screwdriver! You can’t go wrong with any of our citrus flavored vodkas!

Raise your highball glass to National Screwdriver Day!