It’s quick, foolproof, and you can experiment and try its other varieties if you have the time. What Is Vodka and Orange Juice Called? It’s an alternative name for the vodka and orange orange juice and milk cocktail we’re making today.
But don’t worry, no screwdrivers are involved in the making of your drink! Legend says that the name came about decades ago. Oil workers in the Persian Gulf needed to have some fun, but apparently, outside working hours wasn’t enough. They ended up sneaking vodka into their orange juice when no one was looking.
They may not be the healthiest drinks, but at least they don’t contain as much alcohol as those at your typical bar. If you prefer a non-alcoholic drink to boost your daily vitamin C intake, check out one of our best antioxidant drinks using pomegranate or this very refreshing and cooling fruit juice with pineapple. How Much Vodka per Day Is Safe? It’s something to enjoy a little of, not something to indulge in or to fill your empty stomach with. For your healthy consumption of alcohol, we made our cocktails adhere to the USDA’s guidelines. According to the USDA’s guidelines, men should not exceed two drinks per day and women can have up to one. Also, one drink, per USDA standards, includes 1.
How Many Calories Are in This Cocktail? Our vodka and orange juice recipe yields 178 calories per serving. To many people’s surprise, the calories mainly come from the vodka. One gram of alcohol gives seven calories, and 1. 5 fluid ounces of 80 proof vodka yields 98 calories.