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Harvey Wallbanger

An icon of 1970s cocktail culture, the Harvey Wallbanger is a fun and simple highball. It's essentially a Screwdriver (vodka and orange juice) with the addition of a float of Galliano L'Autentico, which adds a complex layer of vanilla and anise.

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ oz Vodka
  • 3 oz Fresh Orange Juice
  • ½ oz Galliano L'Autentico
  • Garnish: Orange Slice & a Cherry

Instructions

  1. Build the Base: Fill a tall Collins or highball glass with ice. Add the vodka and fresh orange juice and give it a quick stir.
  2. Float the Galliano: Gently pour the Galliano L'Autentico over the back of a bar spoon so that it floats on top of the drink.
  3. Garnish and Serve: Garnish with a fresh orange slice and a maraschino cherry. Serve the drink unstirred to showcase the float.

Pro Tips for Perfection

Use Fresh Orange Juice: Just like a Screwdriver, the quality of a Harvey Wallbanger is dramatically improved by using freshly squeezed orange juice. It provides a bright, natural sweetness that balances the herbal notes of the Galliano.

The Galliano is Essential: The defining ingredient is Galliano L'Autentico, a sweet Italian herbal liqueur. Its distinct vanilla-anise flavor profile is what makes this drink a Harvey Wallbanger and not just a Screwdriver.

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