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Harvey Wallbanger

Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 oz vodka

  • 4 oz orange juice

  • 1/2 oz Galliano liqueur

  • Ice cubes

  • Orange slice for garnish

Instructions:

  1. Fill a highball glass with ice cubes.

  2. Add 1 1/2 ounces of vodka to the glass.

  3. Pour 4 ounces of orange juice over the vodka.

  4. Float 1/2 ounce of Galliano liqueur on top of the drink.

  5. Stir gently to combine the ingredients.

  6. Garnish the cocktail with an orange slice.

  7. Serve and enjoy your delicious Harvey Wallbanger!

Note: The Harvey Wallbanger is a classic cocktail that was popular in the 1970s. The drink is named after a surfer who was known for his wild parties in Southern California. According to legend, a bartender named Donato "Duke" Antone created the drink for Harvey in the late 1950s, and it quickly became a hit among partygoers and beach bums alike.


The Harvey Wallbanger is a cocktail with a story as colorful as its name. According to legend, the drink was named after a surfer named Harvey who was known for his wild parties in Southern California during the 1960s and 1970s.

The drink was created by a bartender named Donato "Duke" Antone, who worked at a bar in Newport Beach, California. One day, Harvey walked into the bar and asked Duke to make him a drink that would "knock his socks off". Duke, who was known for his creative and innovative cocktails, came up with a concoction that combined vodka, orange juice, and Galliano liqueur, a sweet and herbal Italian liqueur.

Harvey loved the drink, and soon began serving it at his own parties. The drink became a hit among Harvey's friends and fellow surfers, and soon spread to bars and restaurants across Southern California.

By the 1970s, the Harvey Wallbanger had become a cultural phenomenon, with its bright and fruity flavor capturing the spirit of the era. Today, the cocktail remains a beloved classic, known for its playful name and refreshing taste. Whether you're sipping one at a beachside bar or mixing one up at home, the Harvey Wallbanger is a cocktail with a rich and colorful history that continues to captivate drinkers everywhere.


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