With a name like the Hairy Navel, who wouldn’t want to have more than a few of this refreshing cocktail?
In 1984, the United States witnessed the first peach-flavored schnapps sold within its borders, DeKuyper Original Peachtree. Targeting its marketing toward women, Peachtree’s advertising included a recipe that was inspired by the popular and simple Screwdriver, a mixture of vodka and orange juice. At the time, many ladies in the United States were seeking lower-calorie and more palatable mixed drinks, and as a result, by 1985 the Peachtree brand of schnapps was a top seller in the States.
Coming up with a name for their new peach schnapps and orange juice creation, the brand soon settled on Fuzzy Navel… a reference to the fuzziness of peaches and the navel variety of oranges. Of course, there’s also the image of a… well, never mind. You get the idea.
Which brings us to tonight’s drink, the Hairy Navel. A riff on the classic Fuzzy Navel, the Hairy drink isn’t just a cute play on words, but also suggests a stronger, robust and “hairier” mixture.
The peach schnapps and orange juice from the Fuzzy Navel are still present, but what makes this Navel a hairy one is the addition of vodka. This spirit brings more potency, heat and bite to the drink, basically combining a Screwdriver and Fuzzy Navel into a brand-new elixir. The schnapps has a welcome sweetness that blends seamlessly with the vodka and orange juice, making this easy-to-craft cocktail a memorable and tasty one, too.
What is the Best Vodka to Use in a Hairy Navel?
You can’t go wrong with an unflavored, crisp and clean-tasting mid-to-top shelf vodka. Don’t get the cheapest brand, either, unless you enjoy headaches. If you want to play around with different tastes, try some flavor-infused styles of the spirit.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 ounces vodka
- 1 ounce peach schnapps
- 4 ounces orange juice preferably freshly squeezed
- Orange slice and cherry for garnish
Instructions
- Fill a highball glass with ice to chill the glass.
- Pour 1 1/2 ounces of vodka over the ice.
- Add 1 ounce of peach schnapps to the glass.
- Top the mixture with 4 ounces of orange juice.
- Stir the cocktail gently to mix the ingredients well and garnish with the orange slice and cherry.
- Serve immediately.
Nutrition
What type of glass and garnish is used?
Fill a highball glass with ice and once your Hairy Navel is poured in, garnish with an orange slice and maraschino cherry.
Does the hairy navel go by any other names?
Sometimes this drink is referred to as a Fuzzy Russian. “Heart and stomachs, good comrades make.”
Similar Drinks to the Hairy Navel
Citrus and spirits usually make for a fantastic combination. The Hairy Navel is no exception. If you’re looking for cocktails that favor this orange and vodka mixture, look no further than right here at Twist & Toast. After you try out some of the drinks we’ve listed here, explore the site for even more ideas.
- Harvey Wallbanger – Galliano joins with vodka and orange juice to create this classic.
- Breakfast Shot – Orange juice ensures this shot is part of a fun breakfast.
- Blood-Orange Paloma – Tequila mixes with the tart and robust citrus flavor of blood oranges.
- Orange Creamsicle – This creamy and smooth tipple is sure to please your taste buds.
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