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Cactus Banger

Difford’s Guide
Discerning Drinkers (90)
Cactus Banger image
Measurements in:
Serves:
1
Ingredients
1 fl oz Reposado tequila (100% agave)
2⁄3 fl oz Grand Marnier or other cognac orange liqueur
1⁄4 fl oz Galliano L'Autentico liqueur
1⁄3 fl oz Lime juice (freshly squeezed)
1 1⁄2 fl oz Orange juice (freshly squeezed)

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How to make

Glassware

Serve in a Coupe glass

Prepare

  1. Select and pre-chill a COUPE GLASS.
  2. Prepare garnish of lime wedge.

Method

  1. SHAKE all ingredients with ice.
  2. FINE STRAIN into chilled glass.

Garnish

  1. Garnish with lime wedge.

Flavour Profile

No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
More cocktails with similar strength and taste profile

Health & Nutrition

Nutrition:

One serving of Cactus Banger contains 163 calories

Alcohol content:

  • 1.3 standard drinks
  • 15.15% alc./vol. (30.29° proof)
  • 18.3 grams of pure alcohol

Values stated for alcohol and calorie content, and number of drinks an ingredient makes should be considered approximate.

History

I don't have any notes as to the origin of this version of the Cactus Banger but as one of the older recipes on my database, its origin is pre-late 1990s.

A Cactus Banger is perhaps better known as being a simple Harvey Wallbanger based on tequila rather than vodka and it is this version that appears in books such as Stanley M. Jones' 1977 Jones' Complete Barguide.

CACTUS BANGER
Tall Glass Build
1-½ oz Tequila
Fill with ice & orange juice
Float ½ oz Galliano

Stanley M. Jones, 1977

Review

A "bangin", golden, sunny-looking and sunny-tasting cocktail.

Variations/similar cocktails

A Cactus Banger is also a tequila-based Harvey Wallbanger

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Comments & Discussion

William Smith
I make this one whenever I have orange juice on hand. It's sunny and much more satisfying than a Sunrise.

This time, I didn't have any Galliano, so I used yellow Chartreuse. Even that tiny amount was very assertive.
score: 1
Ruth Harvey
Despite my name - I prefer this to the Harvey version!
score: 1
Peter M Premium Member
Given the prominent orange/OJ, this seems like a good addition to the breakfast/brunch category here on DG (especially to accompany the Harvey Wallbanger).
score: 1
Jose Cruz
Basically a Cadillac orange margarita :D lol great drink.
score: 1
Morten Carlsbaek Premium Member
Well, fine drink. Taste the ingredients and they fit, but the sum does not add up to more than its parts. Unfortunately.
score: 1
John Hinojos Premium Member
Perfect. I little on the sweet side, but not noticeable. Unfortunately, very easy to drink. Plan to make a pitcher of these on a sunny afternoon when you have no plans.
score: 4
Peter M Premium Member
Agree on the sweetness; great balance of sweet, boozy, bitter, "funk" (from the Reposado), and tart. One of the best orange juice dominant drinks I've had so far...
score: 2

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