Pineapple Screwdriver

You’ll love this fruity and tropical Pineapple Screwdriver, a simple but delicious twist on the classic cocktail!

If you enjoy the sweet and slightly tart flavor of the iconic screwdriver cocktail, you have to try this pineapple version! This cocktail is extremely easy to put together and makes for a fantastic companion to any happy hour or brunch.

Just like this Blood Orange Vodka Cocktail, this is an extremely easy cocktail with ideas for an elegant presentation that will impress your guests!

Why You’ll Love this Screwdriver with Pineapple

With only 2 major ingredients, it’s hard to argue with such an easy cocktail! Sweet and tart pineapple juice comes together with your favorite vodka for a cold and refreshing beverage.

Great for brunch or afternoon drinks, this drink will take mere minutes to put together!

Best of all, with a few simple garnishes you can take this relatively simple cocktail and give it a flashy and fun presentation.

Maraschino cherries and a pineapple leaf add some color contrast; you’ll feel like you’re in the middle of the tropics when you sip this pineapple flavored screwdriver!

Another favorite pineapple cocktail is this Pineapple Rum Punch, it’s both sweet and tangy!

 

Pineapple Vodka Screwdriver Ingredients

• Vodka – feel free to use your favorite brand of vodka–we like Grey Goose.
• Pineapple Juice – gives your cocktail a golden yellow color and that signature sweet and tart pineapple flavor.
• Ice Cubes – you’ll enjoy this drink best if it’s ice cold.
• Cherries for Garnish – these cherries provide a little boost of sweetness and a gorgeous and vibrant red color for contrast.
• Pineapple Leaf for Garnish – a simple addition that ensures your cocktail’s presentation has a distinctly tropical feel.

 

How to Make a Pineapple Screwdriver

1. Fill a glass with ice cubes.
2. Pour in one shot of vodka.
3. Top with pineapple juice.
   

   With a colorful garnish, friends and guests will love the presentation of this screwdriver cocktail.

4. Garnish with cherries and a pineapple leaf.

 

FAQs

Why is a screwdriver cocktail called a screwdriver?

The screwdriver is one of the first vodka-based cocktails to be created. According to the story, American oil workers who were stationed in the Persian Gulf decades ago used to discreetly add vodka to their orange juice.

Because they often didn’t have spoons, they would use screwdrivers to stir the vodka into the juice, giving it the iconic name.

What alcohol is good with pineapple juice?

Pineapple juice has a sweet and tart flavor, but one that isn’t too overpowering, which makes it ideal to pair with a wide variety of spirits.

Vodka is a great option for its relative lack in flavor which allows the pineapple to shine through. You could also mix it with rum (especially a coconut rum), tequila, or even something like white or sparkling wine.

What juice is best to mix with vodka?

There are many delicious options, one of which being, of course, pineapple juice! Nearly any fruit juice will pair well with vodka since it will take on whatever flavor it’s mixed with.

Try it with cranberry juice, mango juice, grapefruit juice, orange juice, or any blend of fruit juices that you enjoy drinking on its own!

Are screwdriver drinks good for you?

Not necessarily–fruit juice can have a lot of sugar and carbohydrates. Like many things, it’s perfectly fine to enjoy in moderation. You may also be able to find ingredients that are lower in sugars, calories, etc. to make a skinnier version of this pineapple screwdriver.

These low calorie fruit juices would be a good option.

 

Popular Variations and Substitutions

• To double down on the pineapple flavor, use a vodka flavored with pineapple. You could also use another variety of flavored vodka like mango, berry, or anything citrus.
• You can also include some orange juice, which will blend well with the pineapple juice and invoke the flavors of the classic screwdriver cocktail.
• If you want a little bit of fizz, use some sparkling water. This is also another place where you can choose a flavored variety to highlight the pineapple or bring more flavors into the mix.
• Other ideas for garnishes include a twist of orange peel, pineapple slices, or fresh mint leaves.
• Looking for an even colder drink for the summertime? Combine the ingredients with the ice in a cocktail blender and mix until the ice is crushed and well incorporated for a frozen pineapple screwdriver.

 

Other Recipes You’ll Love

• Vodka Raspberry Lemonade – With pleasing pink raspberry lemonade, this simple vodka cocktail is a must-try for any sweet cocktail enjoyers.
• Skinny Bitch Cocktail – You’ll love this 100-calorie cocktail made with vodka, lime juice, and club soda.
• Strawberry Mudslide – A sweet and rich beverage with a gorgeous pink color, perfect for Valentine’s Day, date night, or any time you want something special!
• Air Fryer BBQ Wings – These flavorful wings are so easy to cook in the air fryer, great for game day or as an appetizer for any happy hour.
• Soft Pineapple Cookies – If you’re looking for something sweet to serve alongside your pineapple screwdrivers, try these frosted pineapple cookies from CopyKat Recipes!

 

Screwdriver Cocktail with Pineapple