Screwdriver — Difford version
Vodka and orange juice are seasoned with syrup and orange bitters in this source-specific variation.
Named source specification · 1 reference serve.
Glassware
Technique
Ice
Garnish
Preparation effort
Ingredients & measurements
| Ingredient | mL | US fl oz | Source measure / qualification |
|---|---|---|---|
| vodka | 49.29 | 1.67 | 1 2/3 ounces vodka |
| orange juice | 59.15 | 2 | 2 ounces orange juice |
| rich simple syrup | 4.93 | 0.17 | 1/6 ounce rich simple syrup |
| 2 dashes orange bitters | — | — | 2 dashes orange bitters |
Converted equivalents are rounded for display; use one measurement system consistently. Dashes, spoonfuls, fruit counts and unspecified top-ups remain source measures. A blank equivalent does not mean zero.
How to make it
Stir briefly with ice and strain over fresh cubes.
Glass: Highball. Ice: Fresh cubes unless otherwise stated. Garnish: Orange wheel.
Flavor & balance
- Sweet (dominant): Sweeteners, fruit or sweetened modifiers round the attack and add weight; product sugar varies.
- Bitter (supporting): Cocktail bitters or coffee contribute a bitter accent; a small dose need not dominate.
Assess sweetness, bitterness and tactile drying separately. These flavor expectations are based on recipe structure, not measured tasting scores. Actual products, ice and dilution will change the result.
Preparation & batching
Service complexity: low. Batchability: spirit components only.
- Measure and label the chosen product specification; chill appropriate glassware.
- Prepare or select the named syrup; record its concentration and follow its storage instructions.
- Prepare and measure fresh fruit components for the service plan; do not assume a fruit count guarantees a juice volume.
Finish chilling, dilution and garnish at service. Trial the actual serving method before approving a batch. Workload is an editorial assessment; no labor timing or storage validation is claimed.
Spirit & ingredient choices
Recipe notes & variations
The syrup and bitters belong to this published adaptation. The familiar two-ingredient vodka-and-orange version is a simpler alternative, not this exact specification.
For a Black Flannel variation, change one component at a time and record the selected product, proof, sweetener concentration and dilution. Compare it with this reference before naming or publishing the variation.
Sources & further reading
- Difford’s Guide — checked 2026-09-18. Recipe identity and published ingredient specification; editorial sensory and workload assessments are not source tasting results.