Our resident bartender tweaks the recipe to make ’70s relic worth drinking.
No one has taken the Harvey Wallbanger seriously since 1979, and honestly, it’s hard to say that they ever had
Let’s tally its absurdities: It’s got a ridiculous name backed by a ludicrous origin story that it’s inspired by a drunk surfer named Harvey who would bang into walls.
In 2010, Galliano decided to go back to their roots, and re-released their product with the original recipe and at the original proof, what we now know as Galliano l’Autentico. So circling back after all these years, now with the classic Galliano, is a Harvey Wallbanger worth making? Almost. Forget the float that doesn’t float and add some desperately needed lemon juice, and the Harvey Wallbanger’s decade-long dominance of the disco era starts to make a bit more sense.
As for what brand of vodka to use, I happily report that it doesn’t matter. Use whatever brand you like the most. This is a subtle amount of Galliano, one that spices the oranges while lingering in the background. I was on the fence about this: Personally, I liked this one best, but lifting the measurement just a touch to 0.75 oz. was also good. I’d say start with the original recipe and add to taste.
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