Harvey Wallbanger
 | This article needs additional citations for verification. (May 2009) |
| IBA official cocktail | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Type | Cocktail |
| Base spirit | |
| Served | On the rocks: poured over ice |
| Standard garnish | orange slice and maraschino cherry |
| Standard drinkware | .svg) |
| IBA specified ingredients† |
|
| 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.
History
The Harvey Wallbanger is reported to have been invented in 1952 by three-time world champion mixologist Donato 'Duke' Antone (Paolantonio), the brother-in-law of New York state Senator Carlo Lanzillotti.[citation needed] The Harvey Wallbanger was brought to international prominence by then Galliano salesman, George Bednar.[1] 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. in Hollywood during the early 1950s. Among 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 died after a short illness in 1992 and is survived by his only son Adrian, by two grandchildren, and by five great-grandchildren. Duke is the paternal grandfather of film-maker Dan Paolantonio. [citation needed]
Other uses
The 1982 Milwaukee Brewers, winners of the American League pennant, were nicknamed "Harvey's Wallbangers," because of the team's 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.[2][3][4][5][6] The SAS sometimes referred to C4 explosive charges as "Harvey Wall-bangers."
Harvey Wallbanger is sometimes used to refer to the Wall Follower maze solving algorithm.
In CB lingo, a Harvey Wallbanger is a drunk driver; specifically, one who continually drifts across the road from one shoulder to the other and back.
References
- ^ "Harvey Wallbangerz". www.harveyz.co.za. Retrieved 2010-09-01.
- ^ 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
