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Harvey Wallbanger

A sweet and citrusy vodka highball with a distinctive Galliano float that defined 1970s cocktail culture

vodkaEasy~12% ABV
MethodBuildGlassHighball GlassIcecubedGarnishorange slice and cherry
Recipe
Serves1
Ingredients
  • 1Β½ ozvodka
  • 4 ozorange juice(freshly squeezed)
  • Β½ ozgalliano(floated on top)
  • orange slice and cherrygarnish
Instructions
  1. 1Add vodka and orange juice then stir gently
  2. 2Fill a highball glass with ice cubes
  3. 3Float Galliano on top by pouring slowly over the back of a barspoon
  4. 4Garnish with an orange slice and cherry
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History & Origin

This drink became a sensation in the 1970s and was reportedly named after a California surfer. The Galliano float gives it a signature anise-vanilla note that made it a disco era icon.

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