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Move over, Screwdriver – it’s time to share the spotlight with your equally delicious cousin: the Harvey Wallbanger recipe. This refreshing vodka co*cktail is made with vodka, orange juice, and Galliano for a botanical beverage you’re bound to love.
When I was growing up, my folks had a lot of dinner parties and served a lot of co*cktails. I remember the names of many of the drinks they served, and this Harvey Wallbanger co*cktail was one I knew someday I was going to try.
Mainly because of the name.
When I turned 21, I tried it at one of our holiday gatherings. I loved it because it was not only easy to make, but it was like drinking orange juice with a zing to it.
So, if you’re wondering, the Wallbanger is basically the classic screwdriver with Galliano added to it.
This classic co*cktail was very popular in the early 1970s, but I believe it will have a comeback.
Why do they call the drink Harvey Wallbanger?
In the 1970s apparently, a bartender named Donato “Duke” Antone from a bar in Las Angeles, made the co*cktail for a surfer named Tom Harvey. Tom drank too many of these delicious drinks, and he got so drunk that he kept running into walls. Hence, the name.
What is Galliano L’autentico made from?
Galliano is a herbal Italian liqueur that has a unique yellow color. It has an intense, complex, yet warming and mellow taste. It is made from a blend of 30 herbs, notably, juniper, lavender, star anise, and juniper to name a few. The whole concoction goes through 6 infusions and 6 distillations before being bottled in the unique long necked bottle.
What liquor is similar to Galliano?
Although you won’t get a perfect match, you can substitute a few “close” tasting liquors such as Sambuca, yellow Chartreuse, or Ouzo.
Helpful tips
- You don’t have to use a co*cktail shaker to make this co*cktail, but I recommend it because shaking the ingredients always assures a blended drink.
- If you choose to build the co*cktail in each glass, make sure to stir briskly with a co*cktail spoon.
- I like this co*cktail in a tall thin glass like a Collins glass, but you could also use a double old fashioned glass or a highball glass.
- I use dehydrated orange wheels as garnish, but you can use fresh orange wheels instead.
- Although I’m using a good vodka like Grey Goose, you can substitute for a less expensive brand because this co*cktail has more juice than alcohol, so you won’t really taste the difference.
- After you pour the contents of the shaker into the glasses, you are going to float the Galliano on top of the drink, after you pour.
How to make the Harvey Wallbanger recipe
Pre-step
Get a co*cktail shaker, measuring glass, barspoon and glassware. For garnish, rinse the syrup off two maraschino cherries and cut an orange wheel in half.
After measuring out the vodka and orange juice, add them to the shaker. You will be floating the Galliano on top of the drink.
Step one
Gather the ingredients – vodka, orange juice, and Galliano liqueur.
Step two
Measure out 4 ounces of vodka.
Step three
Measure out 7 ounces of orange juice.
Step four
Measure 1/2 ounce of Galliano per co*cktail. Don’t pour the Galliano into the shaker.
Step five
Cap the co*cktail shaker and shake for 10 seconds. Add fresh ice to the glasses and divide, strain, and pour the liquid between the two glasses.
Step six
Take the co*cktail spoon and place it upside down so the back of the spoon is facing up and in the glass above the liquid. Slowly pour the Galliano over the back of the spoon and into the liquid so it floats on top. That way every time you sip the Harvey Wallbanger, you get a nice herb scent and taste.
Measure another 1/2 ounce of Galliano and repeat with the other co*cktail.
Step seven
Add a maraschino cherry and half an orange wheel to each co*cktail (I use half a dehydrated orange wheel to each glass rim.)
Doesn’t that look delicious? Let’s look at a closer view.
I promptly took a sip and was whisked back to my parents’ grand parties!
I hope you enjoyed this Harvey Wallbanger recipe. I know I did.
Other vodka recipes
- Grapefruit, ginger mojito
- Cherry vodka sour
- Dirty martini
- Orange martini
And as always, may all your dishes/drinks be delish!
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Harvey Wallbanger Recipe
Move over, screwdriver – it’s time to share the spotlight with your equally delicious cousin: the Harvey Wallbanger recipe. This refreshing vodka co*cktail is made with vodka, orange juice, and Galliano for a botanical beverage you’re bound to love.
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Course: co*cktail
Cuisine: American
Keyword: galliano co*cktail, harvey wallbanger, wallbanger
Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 243kcal
Author: Elaine Benoit
Ingredients
- 4 ounces vodka
- 7 ounces orange juice
- 1 ounce Galliano liqueur (divided 1/2 ounce each)
Garnish
- 2 maraschino cherries (washed)
- 1 orange wheel (cut in half)
Instructions
Fill co*cktail shaker halfway with ice, get a measuring glass, co*cktail spoon, and two collins glasses.
Add vodka, and orange juice to the shaker.
4 ounces vodka, 7 ounces orange juice
Add fresh ice to the glasses and cap the shaker and shake for 10 seconds. Pour, strain, and divide the liquid between the two glasses. Add more ice to force the liquid closer to the top of the glass (leave a half inch from the liquid to the top)
Take the co*cktail spoon, place it against the inside of the glass with the back of the spoon facing up. Pour 1/2 ounce of Galliano slowly over the spoon and into the glass. Measure out another 1/2 ounce and repeat with the second drink.
1 ounce Galliano liqueur
Add a cherry and 1/2 of an orange wheel to each glass. (I like to put the orange half on the rim.)
2 maraschino cherries, 1 orange wheel
Sip
Smile
Enjoy
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Notes
Helpful tips
- You don’t have to use a co*cktail shaker to make this co*cktail, but I recommend it because shaking the ingredients always assures a blended drink.
- If you choose to build the co*cktail in each glass, make sure to stir briskly with a co*cktail spoon.
- I like this co*cktail in a tall thin glass like a Collins glass, but you could also use a double old fashioned glass or a highball glass.
- I use dehydrated orange wheels as garnish, but you can use fresh orange wheels instead.
- Although I’m using a good vodka like Grey Goose, you can substitute for a less expensive brand because this co*cktail has more juice than alcohol, so you won’t really taste the difference.
- After you pour the contents of the shaker into the glasses, you are going to float the Galliano on top of the drink, after you pour.
Nutrition
Serving: 1co*cktail | Calories: 243kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.3g | Saturated Fat: 0.04g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 319mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 348IU | Vitamin C: 84mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 0.3mg
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From lighting up stages with her BA in theater to food journalist, Elaine Benoit's journey is a testament to passion's transformative power. As the CEO of Dishes Delish, she offers a blend of healthy, comforting recipes and exquisitely crafted co*cktails. Beyond the kitchen, Elaine voiced her culinary adventures on her podcast, "Dishing," and co-owns Food Blogger Help, extending her expertise to guide budding food bloggers to success. Whether it's for a heartwarming dish or insights into food blogging, Elaine's diverse experiences make her a beacon in the culinary digital landscape.