Hurricane Cocktail

Get ready for a flavor storm — this classic tropical cocktail hits with bold flavor at full speed. Bursting with passion fruit, orange, and lime, it’s everything you love about tiki drinks, shaken up into one wild, delicious whirlwind. One sip, and it’ll rock you like a hurricane.

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Why you’ll love the hurricane cocktail

Get ready for a flavor storm — this classic tiki cocktail hits with bold, tropical flavor at full speed. Bursting with passion fruit, orange, and lime, it’s everything you love about tiki drinks, shaken up into one wild, delicious whirlwind. One sip, and it’ll rock you like a hurricane.

History of the hurricane cocktail

In 1940s New Orleans, rum was in abundant supply—especially at a small bar tucked away in the French Quarter called Pat O'Brien’s. To help make use of the surplus, the bar crafted a vibrant and flavorful cocktail known as the Hurricane. This tropical drink, a mix of rum, passion fruit, orange, lime, and a splash of grenadine, quickly became a local favorite. Its name pays homage to the powerful storms that frequently sweep through the city.

FAQ

• What kind of rum should I use for a Hurricane?

  The hurricane cocktail has both light and dark rum.

• Is the Hurricane a strong drink?

  Yes - there are two types of rum in the cocktail.

• Can I make a non-alcoholic version of a Hurricane?

  Absolutely! Swap the rum for extra passion fruit and orange juice, and add a dash of bitters to give it a little je ne sais quoi.

• What’s the best glass to serve a Hurricane in?

  Hurricane cocktails actually have their own glass. The shape can be described as a tall stemmed glass that is wide at the base and narrow at the mouth. They typically contain about 20 ounces of fluid.

Helpful Kitchen Tools

• tumbler or glass of choice

• shaker with a strainer lid

Ingredients

• 1 ounce light rum

• 1/2 ounce dark rum

• 1 ounce passion fruit juice

• 1 ounce orange juice

• 1 ounce lime juice

• 1/2 ounce granadine (try my homemade grenadine)
  

How to make a hurricane cocktail

Place a tumbler or glass of choice in the freezer to chill.

Add light and dark rum, passion fruit juice, orange juice, lime juice, and grenadine to a shaker. Fill the shaker with ice, pop the lid on tight and shake for 10 - 15 seconds.

Fill the chilled tumbler or glass with ice and pour the contents of the shaker into the glass.

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Author: Jessie Cagliero

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Hurricane Cocktail

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Ingredients

• 1 ounce light rum
• 1/2 ounce dark rum
• 1 ounce passion fruit juice
• 1 ounce orange juice
• 1 ounce lime juice
• 1/2 ounce granadine (try my homemade grenadine)

Directions

1. Place a tumbler or glass of choice in the freezer to chill.
2. Add light and dark rum, passion fruit juice, orange juice, lime juice, and grenadine to a shaker. Fill the shaker with ice, pop the lid on tight and shake for 10 - 15 seconds.
3. Fill the chilled tumbler or glass with ice and pour the contents of the shaker into the glass.

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