Screwdriver
Description
Screwdriver is a classic cocktail loved worldwide, made with the simplest combination of vodka and orange juice. With its refreshing taste that brings out the acidity and sweetness of oranges, it can be enjoyed at any time regardless of the time of day or before/after meals. Its simple yet effective composition is beloved as a symbol of a skilled expert who has the ability to improve the quality of life.
Origin
Country of Origin: Iran/United States （1940年頃）
Around 1940, an American oil drilling worker in Iranian oil fields mixed vodka and orange juice when thirsty and stirred it with a nearby screwdriver, which is said to be the origin.
Birth Date Meaning
A skilled expert who has the ability to improve the quality of life
As the tool name suggests, it symbolizes a practical person who improves life with simple yet effective techniques
Famous Quotes
- "The best solutions are the simplest ones" - Engineering maxim
Trivia
- Originated around 1940 when an American working in Iranian oil fields mixed it with a screwdriver tool
- Another theory suggests it was invented during Prohibition to hide colorless vodka
- One of the world's most beloved cocktails that can be easily made anywhere
- Also famous as the base cocktail for Harvey Wallbanger
- Simple ingredients mean the quality of vodka and orange juice determines the taste
Recipe
Ingredients:
- Vodka - 45 ml
- Orange Juice - 適量 適量
- Ice - 適量 適量
Instructions:
- Add ice to tumbler
- Pour 45ml vodka
- Fill glass with orange juice
- Stir lightly with bar spoon
- Garnish with orange slice and maraschino cherry
- Serve with straw