L.A. Daily Mirror Retro Drinking Guide: The Harvey Wallbanger

Harvey Wallbagner

A vintage 1972 iron-on transfer of Harvey Wallbanger himself, on EBay for $12.


Note: This is a repost from 2013.

We have been looking at some historic drinks for this holiday season. To the millennials in the audience: This is what mom and dad used to drink (along with the Tequila Sunrise) when they went out in the 1970s.

Return with us now to the thrilling days of yesteryear:

1 ounce of vodka
4 ounces of orange juice
half an ounce of Galliano.

Poured over ice in a highball glass.

Cue Grand Funk Railroad’s “Gimme Shelter” or Carole King’s “It’s Too Late.”

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1 Response to L.A. Daily Mirror Retro Drinking Guide: The Harvey Wallbanger

  1. Mrs. Benito says:

    Oh, I’ll have a Tequila Sunrise — let me just grab my Electric Light Orchestra 8-track….speaking of retro drinks, Benito has always been curious about a cocktail called Pink Panties. He’s crazy about the name, you see…but I cannot find a definitive recipe for a Pink Panties cocktail. Let us know if you encounter one…

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