Screwdriver
The Screwdriver is a classic cocktail, not a food dish, originating in the United States during the mid-20th century. It is a simple highball drink made by combining vodka with fresh orange juice, typically served over ice in a highball glass and sometimes garnished with an orange slice.
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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
As a beverage, it is not a significant source of macronutrients like protein or fat, but it is high in simple carbohydrates from the orange juice and contains alcohol. A standard serving (about 1.5 oz vodka and 4-5 oz orange juice) has roughly 180-200 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 190 kcal |
| Protein | 0.5 g |
| Carbs | 20 g |
| Fat | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugar | 18 g |
| Sodium | 5 mg |
| Vitamin C | 30 mg |
| Potassium | 250 mg |
| Folate | 30 µg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1 mg |
| Manganese | 0.2 mg |
| Copper | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin A | 10 µg |
| Magnesium | 10 mg |
Per 1 cocktail (about 180 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
The name 'Screwdriver' is said to come from early oil workers in the Persian Gulf who used a screwdriver to stir their improvised drink of vodka and canned orange juice. Nutritionally, while it provides some Vitamin C from the juice, it's primarily a source of empty calories from alcohol and sugar.
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