We need to start with a clean slate. What better way than to bring back a drink from the past? Smirnoff ran ads for this drink in the early 70’s and then it faded away. A few years ago I was riding my bike south of Tacoma near McChord Field and there was a billboard advertising the cocktail once again.
The Piledriver
Vodka and Prune Juice
Have I ever had a Piledriver? NO
Will I ever have a Piledriver? NO
What does a Piledriver pair well with? NOTHING
Why choose a Piledriver? Prune juice is the key, drink enough of it and you will have a clean slate!
Hmm, I might have to try a pile driver. I had to look at three different recipes before I found one using prune juice. Here is the recipe – Equal parts of vodka, prune juice, and orange juice.