Description
Tropical paradise meets cocktail innovation in this Hawaiian Screwdriver, blending fresh pineapple juice with vodka and a splash of orange liqueur. Mainland mixologists will appreciate its island-inspired twist that delivers a refreshing escape with each sip.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 oz (60 ml) vodka
- 3 oz (90 ml) orange juice, chilled
- 3 oz (90 ml) pineapple juice, chilled
- Ice cubes
- 1 orange slice
- 1 pineapple wedge
- 1 maraschino cherry
Instructions
- Preparation: Chill a highball glass with ice cubes, creating a frosty vessel for this tropical cocktail.
- Vodka Layer: Pour vodka over the ice, allowing the clear spirit to settle and form a crisp foundation.
- Juice Infusion: Gently add fresh orange juice, followed by pineapple juice, creating a vibrant, sunshine-colored liquid that swirls and blends naturally.
- Mixing Technique: Use a long bar spoon to delicately integrate the ingredients with a circular motion, ensuring a harmonious mixture without disrupting the ice structure.
- Garnish and Presentation: Select a complementary island-inspired garnish – an orange slice, pineapple wedge, or maraschino cherry – and artfully place it on the glass rim.
- Serving: Insert a sleek straw and serve immediately, presenting a refreshing, tropically inspired cocktail that promises a momentary escape to paradise.
Notes
- Chill Glass Effectively: Use crushed ice instead of cubes for faster, more uniform cooling and a smoother initial temperature.
- Balance Juice Proportions: Maintain a 2:1 ratio of orange to pineapple juice for optimal tropical flavor profile without overwhelming sweetness.
- Choose Quality Vodka: Select a clean, smooth vodka to prevent harsh alcohol notes from disrupting the delicate fruit blend.
- Garnish Strategically: Fresh fruit garnishes enhance visual appeal and provide subtle aromatic hints when squeezed slightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Drinks, Cocktails
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg