Long Drink
Harvey Wallbanger
How to make a Harvey Wallbanger - vodka longdrink with orange juice and Galliano. The retro classic of the 70s as an easy recipe with tips.
3 minPrep time
easyDifficulty
Highball glassGlass
1Serving(s)
The Harvey Wallbanger is a cult cocktail of the 1970s and, at its core, a Screwdriver with a splash of Galliano. The Italian herbal liqueur lends the fruity vodka-orange-juice mix a spicy vanilla and anise note. With its retro charm, this longdrink keeps making a comeback in modern bars.
Instructions
- Fill the highball glass with ice cubes.
- Pour the vodka over the ice.
- Top up with orange juice and stir briefly.
- Pour the Galliano slowly over a bar spoon on top.
- Garnish with an orange slice and a cocktail cherry.
Garnish: Orange slice and a cocktail cherry
Pro tip: Pour the Galliano slowly over a bar spoon on top at the end, so it floats as a fragrant layer on the drink.
Frequently asked questions
What is Galliano?
Galliano is an Italian herbal liqueur with vanilla and anise notes. It gives the Harvey Wallbanger its characteristic taste.
How does the Harvey Wallbanger differ from the Screwdriver?
The Harvey Wallbanger is essentially a Screwdriver with an added splash of Galliano, which lends it a spicy vanilla note.
Where does the Harvey Wallbanger come from?
The cocktail was invented in California in the 1950s or 1960s and was enormously popular in the 1970s.
Ingredients
- Vodka4.5 cl
- Orange juice9 cl
- Galliano1.5 cl
- Ice cubesas needed
