Episode 52: Galliano
Episode 52 features Galliano, the bright yellow Italian liqueur in the distinctively tall bottle. The bottle for the tasting is 750mL at 42.3% ABV, or 84.6 proof.
Enjoy this episode with a Harvey Wallbanger cocktail!
Galliano's official website: https://www.galliano.com/
Brief Historical Timeline:
- 1895 - Giuseppe Galliano becomes a war hero
- 1896 - Arturo Vaccari invents the liqueur in honor of Giuseppe Galliano
- 1952 - The "Duke's Screwdriver" cocktail is invented, to be later renamed the Harvey Wallbanger
- 1969 - George Bednar, marketing director for Galliano's US importer, hires Bill Young to create the Harvey Wallbanger cartoon mascot
- 1970s - Galliano becomes the best selling liqueur in the USA, selling half a million cases
- 1989 - Remy Cointreau acquires the brand, changing the recipe and renaming it "Galliano Vanilla Liqueur"
- 2006- Lucas Bols buys the brand, changing the recipe back to what is billed as the original
Key Cocktails:
Galliano is forever associated with one cocktail, the Harvey Wallbanger, but can work in many more sophisticated cocktails.
The Harvey Wallbanger:
- 6 oz. Orange Juice
- 1 oz. Vodka
- 0.5 oz. Galliano
Mix Orange Juice and Vodka over ice in the serving glass, a Collins works well. Top with a splash of Galliano and serve.
References:
The Spruce Eats Article on Galliano
Saveur Article on the Harvey Wallbanger
Town & Country Article on the Harvey Wallbanger
Wikipedia Article on the Harvey Wallbanger
Wine Enthusiast Article on the Harvey Wallbanger
Bill Young Obituary - Creator of the Harvey Wallbanger Mascot Cartoon
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