Harvey Wallbanger
The Harvey Wallbanger is an alcoholic drink or cocktail made with vodka, Galliano, and orange juice.
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Creation Myth
According to legend, Harvey was a California surfer. After losing an important contest, he consoled himself in Duke's Blackwatch bar with one of his 'special' screwdriver cocktails, (a screwdriver with a dash of Galliano liqueur). After several drinks, he tried to leave the bar, but unfortunately kept bumping into the furniture and walls. Harvey 'the Wallbanger' became his nickname and the famous drink was named.
Historical References
Oshkosh Northwestern, 2nd October 1962
"Harvey Wall-banger"
Post Crescent, 19th October 1969
"Late the next morning (all right, it was about being well on my way to recovering from the effects of a concoction called a "Wall-banger"
Lima News, 30th August 1974
"Correction: G. Wall-banger phoned that I made a terrible mistake referring to a new tequila drink, favored by the youth, as a "Freddy Fud-Pucker."
