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Harvey Wallbanger
A Screwdriver highball topped with a float of herbal Galliano L'Autentico.
Base spirit
Vodka
Style
Highball
Glassware
Highball glass
Technique
Build
The Harvey Wallbanger adds a layer of complexity to the simple Screwdriver through a float of Galliano. The liqueur’s vanilla, anise, and herbal notes interact with the orange juice to create a profile resembling an herbal creamsicle. It was a marketing triumph in the 1970s, becoming synonymous with the era’s disco culture. The float technique provides a distinct visual separation and an evolving flavor as the drink is sipped.
Did you know?
“The drink's mascot, a cartoon surfer, helped propel Galliano sales to become the number one imported liqueur in the U.S. during the 1970s.”
Source:Galliano brand history; PunchDrink archives
Bartender's Note
Pour the Galliano over a bar spoon to keep it floating on top of the juice.
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How to make the Harvey Wallbanger
- 1Fill a highball glass with ice
- 2Add vodka and orange juice and stir to combine
- 3 Galliano on top using the back of a spoon
- 4Garnish with an orange slice and cherry
