I never knew anything about the
Harvey Wallbanger except that it has a funny name. According to the linked Wikipedia article, one legend about the name is that came from a California surfer dude, named Tom Harvey, who liked to drink the special screwdrivers at Donato "Duke" Antone's Blackwatch bar. The screwdrivers were made special with the addition of
Galliano liquer. After having too many drinks Mr. Harvey would get tipsy and bang into the walls as he tried to walk. Ha, ha.
Back to
The Bartender's Bible for the recipe.
- 1.5 oz vodka
- 1/2 oz Galliano
- 4 oz orange juice
In a highball glass almost filled with ice cubes, combine the vodka and orange juice. Stir well. Float the Galliano on top.
This drink scared me as I was making it. Galliano is an Italian herbal liquer. It has a strong anise aroma, and I do not care for anise. I was prepared not to like this drink at all. So, what a surprise when I first tasted it. The Galliano fades into the background and adds complex undertones of herbal flavors. It truly is a special screwdriver with much more depth than just vodka and orange juice.
Another keeper. I am going to have to get a bigger bar if this keeps up.
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