There's something to be said for the classics. Classic car design is back in the Camaro, Challenger, Mustang, etc. Classic movies are being remade more and more, and classic men's style is back, thanks in part to the Mad Men.

Classic drinks are back in style as well. And just in time. Don't get me wrong, I'm all for creativity behind the bar. But I'm thinking it might be time to retire some of those Purple-Nurple-Fuzzy-Headed-Slut-On-A-Beach-Tinis. Sometimes I just want it simple and straightforward. And old-school cocktails, like the Harvey Wallbanger, deliver.

On November 8 bars everywhere will celebrate the Harvey Wallbanger, which was created by Los Angeles bartender, Duke Antone, in the 1950s. As legend has it, Duke created the drink in honor of a clumsy local surfer, Harvey, who would often walk into walls after a drink or two. (Try a couple and you'll understand.)

The cocktail reached its heyday in the 1970s when it became the era’s essential brunch cocktail. After that, it went the way of bell bottoms and rainbow suspenders.

I say it's time to bring Harvey back. And there's no better time than this weekend. Below is the classic recipe using Ketel One vodka as the main ingredient. (Since Ketel is the "gentlemen's" vodka, it seemed fitting.) It's finished off with a floater of Galliano, the sweet herbal liqueur famous for it's bright yellow color, and mix of anise, ginger, citrus and vanilla flavors.

So stir up a few on November 8th, and toast to Duke and Harvey the Wallbanging surfer.

Harvey Wallbanger
1 ounce Ketel One vodka
1/2 ounce Galliano
4 ounces Fresh Orange Juice
Orange Slice for garnish

1. Fill a highball glass with ice.
2. Pour 1 ounce Ketel One vodka and 4 ounces of fresh orange juice into the glass.
3. Stir until chilled.
4. Once settled, using a bar spoon, float the Galliano on top.
5. Garnish with an orange slice.