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Harvey Wallbanger
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Harvey Wallbanger

Harvey Wallbanger combines Vodka, Galliano, Orange Juice in a ordinary drink served in a collins glass. It is a strong fit for brunch and feels right at home in a well-stocked cocktail rotation.

Taste profile

Strong, light, balanced, and smooth.

Best for

Best for brunch.

Quick tags

IBAContemporaryClassic

Quick fact

The Harvey Wallbanger is a mixed drink made with vodka, Galliano, and orange juice. It is a variant of the screwdriver, and was very popular in the United States in the 1970s.

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How to make it

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2 steps
  1. 1Stir the vodka and orange juice with ice in the glass, then float the Galliano on top.
  2. 2Garnish and serve.

Method

Stirred

Finish

Usually finished with Orange Juice.

Taste map

Strength

Strong

Sweetness

Light

Sourness

Balanced

Bitterness

Smooth

Read: Harvey Wallbanger is a easy alcoholic cocktail for brunch with Vodka, Galliano, Orange Juice.

Texture and serve cues

Has citrus
-Has bubbles
-Creamy texture
-Frozen style

Best for

Best for brunch.

Glassware

Collins glass

More to know before you make it

A fuller read on the drink.

Flavor read

Expect a spirit-forward finish with support from Vodka, Galliano, Orange Juice.

Best pairing

Works well with brunch dishes, salty snacks, and lighter daytime food.

Serving style

Serve in a collins glass and aim for a easy prep that still feels polished in the glass.

Where it fits

Harvey Wallbanger is associated with the Contemporary Classics family of modern cocktail classics.

Background

Why this cocktail keeps showing up.

The Harvey Wallbanger is a mixed drink made with vodka, Galliano, and orange juice. It is a variant of the screwdriver, and was very popular in the United States in the 1970s.

Reference cards

Base spirit

Vodka

Category

Ordinary Drink

IBA category

Contemporary Classics

Alcohol

Alcoholic

Glass

Collins glass

Method

Stirred

Garnish

Usually finished with Orange Juice.

Updated

March 11, 2026

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