Caribbean Screwdriver Cocktail

A tropical twist on the classic Screwdriver, layering coconut, banana, and peach liqueurs over fresh orange and pineapple juice. A touch of heavy cream rounds it out into a silky, dessert-like drink.

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5m Prep

5m Total

1 Servings

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Ingredients

1 oz coconut liqueur (such as Boracay coconut rum (25% ABV))
1 oz peach schnapps (such as McGillicuddy's (21% ABV))
1 oz banana liqueur (such as Bols (17% ABV))
4 oz orange juice (freshly squeezed when possible)
2 oz pineapple juice (freshly squeezed when possible)
1 oz heavy cream (33% whipping cream; substitute half-and-half for a thinner finish)
as needed ice (for shaking)
3 whole cocktail cherries (skewered, for garnish)

Steps

1

Squeeze fresh orange juice — you will need a good 4 oz (about 120 ml). Bottled orange juice works in a pinch, but fresh tastes best.

Tip: Wipe down your work area after juicing — these large oranges can be messy.

~2 min
2

Add 1 oz (30 ml) coconut liqueur to a shaker tin.
3

Add 1 oz (30 ml) peach schnapps to the shaker tin.
4

Add 1 oz (30 ml) banana liqueur to the shaker tin.
5

Add 4 oz (120 ml) fresh orange juice to the shaker tin.
6

Add 2 oz (60 ml) pineapple juice to the shaker tin.
7

Add 1 oz (30 ml) heavy cream to the shaker tin.

Tip: If you prefer a lighter texture, swap heavy cream for half-and-half (or 50/50 heavy cream and milk).
8

Add ice directly to the shaker tin, seal it well (the volume is significant), and shake hard for a good 10 seconds.

Tip: A tight seal is critical given the high liquid volume.

~1 min
9

Dirty dump the entire contents (ice and all) into a 16 oz (480 ml) pint glass.
10

Garnish with three cocktail cherries on a skewer and serve. Expect a light orange color with a foamy top from the cream and juices.

Nutrition (per serving)

380

Calories

Protein

38g

Carbs

Fat

Fiber

Cultural Context

The Caribbean Screwdriver is a modern tropical reinvention of the classic Screwdriver (vodka and orange juice). It swaps the vodka for a layered base of Caribbean-inspired liqueurs (coconut, banana, peach) and adds pineapple juice and cream for a creamy, dessert-style finish reminiscent of beachside tiki drinks.