Taste profile
Strong, light, balanced, and smooth.

Cocktail guide
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
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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Ingredients
How to make it
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
Best for
Best for brunch.
Glassware
Collins glass
More to know before you make it
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
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
Sources and extras
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Reference note: Harvey Wallbanger
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