Head to head

Harvey Wallbanger vs. Madras

Harvey Wallbanger and Madras side by side: what changes in the recipe, the balance, the strength and the calories.

The difference

Vodka and orange juice in both. The Harvey Wallbanger adds Galliano’s vanilla and anise; the Madras adds cranberry juice and a bigger pour of vodka.

By the numbers

The Harvey Wallbanger uses Galliano where the Madras uses cranberry juice; both have vodka and orange juice. In parts, a Harvey Wallbanger is 1 vodka, 4 orange and ½ Galliano; a Madras is 1 vodka, 1½ cranberry and 1 orange. By volume, the Harvey Wallbanger is 73% mixer and juice, 18% spirit and 9% liqueur; the Madras is 71% mixer and juice and 29% spirit.

The Harvey Wallbanger is the stronger drink in the glass (10.1% ABV against 8.0%), but the Madras is the bigger drink, so it holds more alcohol (1.35 standard drinks against 1.03). The Madras has more calories (about 213 against 176) and more sugar (16.7 g against 15.1 g). Both are served in a highball; the Harvey Wallbanger is built, the Madras shaken.

Madras

Highballs & Fizzes · Vodka

Strength
8.0%
Std. drinks
1.35
Calories
213
Sugar
16.7 g

Shaken, served in a highball. About 10 oz (301 ml) in the glass. Garnish: An orange slice.

The ratio · 1 : 1½ : 1

Full Madras recipe →

Highlighted: not in the Harvey Wallbanger.

On the ratio map

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