Classic Cocktails & Drinks With A Funky Twist

Harvey Wallbanger

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Posted: 04/09/21

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A fun twist on a classic cocktail takes on praise and flavor all its own in the delicious Harvey Wallbanger drink. Following the combination of vodka and orange juice, adding the Galliano float is what makes the sweet and fruity cocktail a fan favorite!

glass of Harvey Wallbanger with straws, orange wedge and cherry garnish

The Harvey Wallbanger recipe is simply a screwdriver with a Galliano float. While there are multiple stories of where the drink originated, the most common is a bartender known as “Duke” in the 1950’s creating this special cocktail for a local surfer named Tom Harvey who frequently consumed the delicious beverage.

two glasses Harvey Wallbanger drink with orange wedge and cherry garnish

Whats in a Harvey Wallbanger

A Harvey Wallanger has three simple ingredients:

  • 1.5 oz Vodka
  • 6 oz Orange Juice
  • .5 oz Galliano

How to Make a Harvey Wallbanger Drink

While the Harvey Wallbanger ingredients are simple, the order and technique of combining them is key. Start by filling a glass with ice. Pour 1.5 oz vodka and 6 oz orange juice into the glass and stir. Slowly pour .5 oz Galliano on top, garnish with an orange wedge and cherry, and enjoy.

making a Harvey Wallbanger drink recipe with Galliano poured into glass with orange wedge garnish

How to Serve

The Harvey Wallbanger drink is commonly served on the rocks or over ice in a tumbler or highball glass. The garnishes of an orange slice and cherry add to the eye appeal and presentation of this golden cocktail.

What is Galliano

Galliano is a sweet herbal liqueur made from different plants and spices with the predominate flavor of star anise. If you like black licorice, you will love this sweet Italian liqueur. Other great cocktails made with Galliano are the Galliano Sour and the Golden Cadillac.

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Glass of Harvey Wallbanger drink with straws, orange wedge and cherry garnish
glass of Harvey Wallbanger with straws, orange wedge and cherry garnish
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Harvey Wallbanger

Serves: 1 Drink
(tap # to scale)
Prep: 5 minutes
Total: 5 minutes
The combination of vodka and orange juice and adding the Galliano float is what makes the sweet and fruity cocktail a fan favorite!

Ingredients

  • 1.5 oz Vodka
  • 6 oz Orange Juice
  • 0.5 oz Galliano

Instructions

  • Fill a glass with ice
  • Pour in the Vodka and Orange Juice, stir
  • Pour the Galliano slowly to top
  • Garnish and enjoy
Author: Nathan Longley
Course: Drinks
glass of Harvey Wallbanger with straws, orange wedge and cherry garnish

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Nathan Longley has been his wife’s personal bar tender for as long as he can remember. While he most often enjoys a cold beer, he is known to love our vodka gimlet.

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