HARVEY WALLBANGER

Legions of pop-culture enthusiasts and cocktail lovers have pondered the origins of the Harvey Wallbanger. R ead on and see what you think.

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Origins

Like so many well known drinks there are a couple of theories of its history.

Version 1:
Bartender Bill Doner created it while a bartender at 'The Office' in Newport Beach, California. Simple and believable.

Version 2 (and much more fun to tell): In California a surfer named Harvey liked his screwdrivers spiked with Galliano. After a bad day, when he lost an important surfing contest, he had one too many. Trying to leave the bar, Harvey stumbled into both furniture and the wall. Being a regular at this bar, and despite his performance, he returned and simply became known as “the Wallbanger”.

	BAR TIP Harvey’s Key ingredient: Galliano This vanilla flavored liqueur comes from Italy and is easily recognized by its unique long necked clear bottle allowing its yellow color to shine through. More on Galliano »

THE 'Infamous' HARVEY WALLBANGER CAKE

• 1 box yellow cake mix
• 1 small box vanilla instant pudding
• 1/2 cup oil
• 4 eggs
• 1/4 cup vodka
• 1/4 cup Galliano liqueur
• 3/4 cup orange juice

  When finished, you will end up topping the cake with either powdered sugar or a glaze made thusly:

• 1 cup sifted powdered sugar
• 1 tablespoon orange juice
• 1 tablespoon vodka
• 1 tablespoon Galliano

  Mix cake mix, pudding, oil, eggs, vodka, Galliano, orange juice and beat for 4 minutes. Pour batter into greased and floured tube pan. Bake at 350 for 45-50 minutes or until tested done.
  Either dust with powdered sugar or frost with the glaze.
  (thanks to Bedford McIntosh)