What ingredients are in a Rum Screwdriver?

1 1/2 oz Light rum, 5 oz Orange juice

What glass do you use for a Rum Screwdriver?

A Rum Screwdriver is traditionally served in a Highball glass.

How strong is a Rum Screwdriver?

A Rum Screwdriver has an estimated ABV of 7,20%.

How many calories are in a Rum Screwdriver?

A Rum Screwdriver contains approximately 171 calories per serving.

Rum Screwdriver

Verre Highball glass

Difficulté Easy

Calories ~171 kcal

ABV 7,20%

Ingrédients

Light rum 1 1/2 oz
Orange juice 5 oz

Instructions

Pour rum into a highball glass over ice cubes. Add orange juice, stir, and serve.

Citrus Refreshing

The Rum Screwdriver is a straightforward two-ingredient highball pairing light rum with orange juice, served over ice in a highball glass. It follows the same logic as the classic vodka Screwdriver but substitutes rum for a slightly richer, sugarcane-tinged character. Its simplicity and refreshing citrus profile make it a popular choice for casual drinking.

History & Origins

The Screwdriver cocktail — vodka and orange juice — has been a bar staple since at least the 1940s, with various rum-based adaptations following as rum gained widespread popularity in North America during the mid-20th century. The Rum Screwdriver's origin is disputed, though it likely emerged as a natural home-bartending variation. It remains a simple, accessible drink with no formal canonical recipe.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Fresh orange juice with a subtle, sweet sugarcane note from the light rum. Palate: Bright and juicy orange dominates, with the light rum adding a gentle sweetness and warmth without overpowering the citrus. Finish: Clean, refreshing, and lightly sweet with a brief citrus fade.

citrus sweet orange light refreshing

Pro Tip

Use freshly squeezed orange juice for the best flavor, and stir gently after pouring to avoid bruising the juice's natural brightness.

Data verified novembre 2017

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