How to Make a Harvey Wallbanger

Mix orange juice, vodka and Galiano to make a Harvey Wallbanger

Guide Note

Combine a Screwdriver's orange juice and vodka with a third ingredient and you get a new drink with an additional burst of flavor. This guide will show you the simple ingredients and steps, as well as some tasty variations.

Table of Contents

Harvey Wallbanger Tips

  1. Fill a Collins glass with ice.
  2. Add the vodka and orange juice.
  3. Float the Galliano on top of the drink by pouring it slowly over the vodka and orange juice.
  4. Garnish with an orange slice or maraschino cherry.

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Vodka is a key ingredient in a Harvey Wallbanger (Photo by Marcin Barlowski)
Vodka is a key ingredient in a Harvey Wallbanger (Photo by Marcin Barlowski)

Introduction

Reportedly named after a Californian surfer named Harvey who stumbled into several obstacles on his way out of the bar after downing too many drinks, the Harvey Wallbanger is a refreshing mix of vodka, Galliano and orange juice.1 If you want to take the traditional Screwdriver to another level, try this mix as a sweet treat.

What You'll Need

  • Gather the following ingredients to mix one Harvey Wallbanger.

Ingredients

Equipment

Garnish your Harvey Wallbanger with a maraschino cherry or orange slice (Creative Commons photo by gorgeoux)
Garnish your Harvey Wallbanger with a maraschino cherry or orange slice (Creative Commons photo by gorgeoux)

Making a Harvey Wallbanger

  • Follow these simple steps and you'll be sipping your drink in just a few minutes.
  1. Fill a Collins or Highball glass with ice.5
  2. Pour the vodka and orange juice into the glass and stir to mix.5 You may also mix the vodka and orange juice by shaking them with ice in a cocktail shaker.6
  3. Float the Galliano on top by pouring it slowly over the vodka and orange juice.6
  4. Garnish with a maraschino cherry or slice of orange and serve with a straw, if desired.7
Creative Commons photo by Drunken Monkey
Creative Commons photo by Drunken Monkey

Variations

  • Because it only has a few ingredients, you can give the Harvey Wallbanger an entirely new taste by changing a single element. Consider the following options:
  1. Substitute tequila for the vodka to make a Freddy Fudpucker.1
  2. Try white wine in place of the vodka to make a Hillary Wallbanger.8
  3. Add some sugar for a burst of sweetness.6

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References for How to Make a Harvey Wallbanger

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Slashfood: Happy National Harvey Wallbanger Day
  2. ↑ BevMo: Galliano Liqueur
  3. ↑ Amazon.com: Collins Glasses
  4. ↑ Amazon.com: Highball Glasses
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 Epicurious: Harvey Wallbanger
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 Recipezaar: Harvey Wallbanger
  7. ↑ BBC Food: Harvey Wallbanger  WARNING: Pop-ups
  8. ↑ Family Oven: Hillary Wallbanger

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