Sloe Screw

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Also known as the “Slow Screw”, this is a variant of the Scredriver which adds a shot of sloe gin.

Ingredients

45 ml (1½ oz) vodka
30 ml (1 oz) sloe gin
120 ml (4 oz) freshly squeezed orange juice
Orange wheel for garnish

Directions

Fill a highball class with crushed ice.

Add the vodka and orange juice to almost fill the glass and stir.

Add the sloe gin by pouring down the inside of the glass.

Garnish with an orange wheel.

Harvey Wallbanger

Harvey Wallbanger

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The Harvey Wallbanger is a variant of the Screwdriver, created in 1969 by the McKesson Imports Company, which enjoyed popularity in the 1970s. This cocktail benefits from using freshly squeezed orange juice.

Ingredients

45 ml (1½ oz) vodka
120 ml (4 oz) freshly squeezed orange juice
20 ml (⅔ oz) Galliano L’Autentico
Orange wheel for garnish

Directions

Fill a highball glass with ice cubes.

Add the vodka and enough freshly squeezed orange juice to almost fill the glass.

Float Galliano L’Autentico on top and garnish with an orange wheel and maraschino cherry.

LBV Martini

LBV Martini

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A tasty vodka martini cocktail using Late Bottled Vintage port and cranberry juice in lieu of vermouth.

Ingredients

30 ml vodka
60 ml Late Bottled Vintage port
15 ml cranberry juice
Orange twist for garnish

Directions

Half-fill a cocktail shaker with ice.

Add all ingredients and shake until well-chilled.

Strain into a cocktail coupe or martini glass.

Garnish with an orange twist.

Hairy Navel

Hairy Navel

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A vodka laced variation of the Fuzzy Navel which itself is a variation of the Screwdriver.

Ingredients

50 ml vodka
30 ml peach schnapps
100 ml fresh orange juice
Orange wheel and maraschino cherry for garnish

Directions

Half-fill a mixing jug with ice.

Add all ingredients and stir gently until well-chilled.

Strain into a highball glass over fresh ice.

Garnish with an orange slice and maraschino cherry.