Harvey Wallbanger
A Screwdriver with Galliano floated on top. A 1970s party icon.
Built in glass · Highball · Easy · about 2 minutes · about 12% ABV
Ingredients
- 45 ml Vodka
- 120 ml Orange juice
- 15 ml Galliano
- Orange slice (garnish)
Method
- Ice the glass
- Pour 45 ml vodka into the glass
- Pour 120 ml orange juice into the glass
- Top with 15 ml Galliano
- Garnish
About the Harvey Wallbanger
The Harvey Wallbanger appeared in the late 1960s. A popular story names it after a Californian surfer who banged his head on the wall after a few too many, but this was probably invented by Galliano's marketing team, which made the drink a 1970s hit.
The spirit-forward family. This is a spirit-forward drink, made mostly of spirit and liqueur with no juice to soften it. Drinks like this were the heart of the golden age of cocktails, from the 1860s to Prohibition in 1920, and many were collected in Harry Craddock's Savoy Cocktail Book (1930). Stir them cold and serve them small.
Harvey Wallbanger FAQ
What's in a Harvey Wallbanger?
45 ml vodka, 120 ml orange juice, 15 ml galliano, garnished with orange slice.
How strong is a Harvey Wallbanger?
About 12% ABV once mixed with ice, which is 1.8 Australian standard drinks per serve. That is about as strong as a glass of wine or lighter.
Should I shake or stir a Harvey Wallbanger?
Neither. Build it straight in the glass over ice, then give it one gentle stir.
What glass do you serve a Harvey Wallbanger in?
A highball, about 350 ml. Serve it over ice. No highball? Use any tall, straight-sided glass.
