Anita Bryant Cocktail

Anita Bryant Cocktail

A political protest drink from 1977 that replaced the Screwdriver during the Florida orange juice boycott—vodka and apple juice served as a symbol of LGBTQ+ resistance.

11%

ABV

198

Calories

Highball

Glass

Flavor Profile

Flavor Journey

6
Sweet
2
Sour
0
Bitter
3
Strong

History & Heritage

The Anita Bryant Cocktail emerged organically in gay bars across North America in early 1977 as a direct response to singer Anita Bryant's anti-gay rights campaign. When Bryant, spokesperson for Florida orange juice, launched her "Save Our Children" crusade to repeal Dade County's LGBTQ+ non-discrimination ordinance, the gay community retaliated with a nationwide orange juice boycott. Gay bars replaced Screwdrivers with this apple juice substitute, turning cocktail orders into political statements and demonstrating the community's economic power.

Ingredients

Quality ingredients make all the difference. Each component plays a crucial role.

Method

Technique transforms ingredients into something extraordinary.

1

Fill a highball glass with ice

2

Add vodka

3

Top with apple juice

4

Stir gently to combine

5

Serve immediately

Glassware

Highball

Built in a standard highball or collins glass over ice

Garnish

No garnish

No garnish - the drink's power lies in its simplicity

Optional

Master's Tips

Professional insights to elevate your craft

Use quality unfiltered apple juice for better flavor

Serve ice-cold to balance the sweetness

No garnish needed—the drink's power is in its simplicity

Remember this drink's historical significance as an act of protest

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