BANG THE WALL HARVEY

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HARVEY WALLBANGER

2 measure vodka

¾ measure Galliano

5 measures orange juice

Orange garnish

We got back on the mountain at Stratton today and the skiing was great for the mind, great for the soul, but a little hard on the legs. Having heard about the HARVEY WALLBANGER cocktail for years, I thought a HARVEY WALLBANGER would be a great après ski refresher, and it was. The fact that it is a throwback to the 1970s, when the club scene made it popular and skiing was in its heyday, made it even more intriguing. The cocktail was named after some guy named Harvey, who supposedly banged into walls after having a few too many.

Making the HARVEY WALLBANGER is simple. It is really a supped-up screwdriver. Simply put two measures of vodka and a bunch of OJ into a glass with ice, then slowly pour Galliano over it. Galliano is an Italian yellow liquor with a licorice taste. It comes in a cool tall bottle and is easy to find at the liquor store.

The HARVEY WALLBANGER tastes healthy, like an orange julies, but it has a kick that may turn you into a foolius. It’s smooth and light, and would make a great brunch cocktail. I may never have a plain screwdriver again. My friend Elisa said forget about the walls, drink too many HARVEY WALLBANGERs and you may be banging a bed instead — it’s that delicious and you simply MUST try it.

Drink Up^

Cocktail Connie