Harvey Wallbanger
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| IBA Official Cocktail | |
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| Type | Cocktail |
| Primary alcohol by volume | |
| Served | On the rocks; poured over ice |
| Standard garnish | orange slice and maraschino cherry |
| Standard drinkware |
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| IBA specified ingredients† |
4.5cl (3 parts) Vodka 1.5cl (1 part) Galliano 9cl (6 parts) Fresh orange juice |
| Preparation | Stir the vodka and orange juice with ice in the glass, then float the Galliano on top. Garnish and serve. |
The Harvey Wallbanger is an alcoholic beverage or cocktail made with vodka, Galliano, and orange juice.
[edit] History
The Harvey Wallbanger was invented in 1952 by three-time world champion mixologist Donato 'Duke' Antone (Paolantonio), the brother-in-law of New York state Senator Carlo Lanzillotti. Legend has it that the drink was named after a Manhattan Beach surfer who was a regular patron of Duke's 'Blackwatch' Bar on Sunset Blvd, Hollywood Ca during the early 1950's. Amongst Duke's other cocktail creations were the Rusty Nail, The Flaming Caesar, The White Russian, The Freddie Fudpucker and the Godfather. Duke was also known for his management of legendary world champion boxer, (and childhood friend) Willie Pep, and for his many charitable projects. Duke passed away after a short illness in 1992 and is survived by his only son Adrian, by two grand-children and by five great-grandchildren. Duke is the paternal grandfather of renowned Film-Maker and Film Festival Director / Curator Dan Paolantonio (currently of Plymouth, UK). A feature-length documentary film project with Duke as its central subject is in development and is due to commence production in June 2010. The working title for said production is 'In Search of Harvey Wallbanger'
[edit] Other uses
The 1982 Milwaukee Brewers, winners of the American League pennant, were nicknamed "Harvey's Wallbangers," because of the team's unrivaled power hitting (wall banging) under mid-season manager Harvey Kuenn. After a mediocre 23-24 start to the season, manager Buck Rodgers was fired. Under Kuenn, the team went 72-43 (.626), led the Major Leagues in home runs and total bases. and produced the highest team OPS+ since the 1931 New York Yankees.[1][2][3][4][5]
Musician Mick Harvey issued a rock CD under the band name "The Wallbangers", in reference to his own surname.
In the comic strip "Bloom County" one of the characters, Opus (a penguin) orders a "Herring Wallbanger" in a bar.
[edit] References
- ^ Lacy, J (1967) 'Mixologist Face the World with Confidence' The Hartford Courant; Hartford CT
- ^ Willis, J.C. (1973) Here's Practical Guide to Mixing Drinks: Hartford Times: Hartford Connecticut
- ^ Ryan, B. (1972) 'An Engaging Class Knows the Latest in Libation' The Hartford Times: Hartford CT
- ^ Linsley, C. (1972)'25 Years of New Bartenders' Hartford Times: Hartford CT.
- ^ Harvey Wallbanger Cocktail Recipe - Drink Recipe for a Harvey Wallbanger
