History

• Legend is that a 1950s California surfer named Harvey liked his vodka and orange juice cocktail topped with Galliano. One evening, Harvey had too many of these cocktails and banged into a wall: the Harvey Wallbanger was born.

Time Frame

• The Harvey Wallbanger reached its popular peak in the swinging 1970s, driven by a Galliano ad featuring an animated character named Harvey.

Features

• Galliano is a vanilla-flavored, golden-hued Italian liqueur and is notable for its long-necked clear bottle.

Fun Fact

• The Harvey Wallbanger cocktail gave rise to the Harvey Wallbanger Bundt Cake and the whiskey-based Wally Harbanger cocktail.

Warning

• Consuming Harvey Wallbanger cocktails can lead to impairment of motor skills. Never operate a vehicle after consuming Harvey Wallbangers or any other alcoholic beverage.