Description
The Hurricane cocktail is a vibrant New Orleans classic, blending tropical flavors with a powerful punch. Originally created at Pat O’Brien’s Bar in the 1940s, this drink combines light and dark rum with fruit juices and grenadine, making it a must-try for anyone craving a taste of the Big Easy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 oz Light rum
- 2 oz Dark rum
- 1 oz Passion fruit juice
- ¾ oz Fresh lime juice
- ½ oz Orange juice
- ½ oz Simple syrup
- ¼ oz Grenadine
- Maraschino cherry for garnish
- Orange slice for garnish
Instructions
- In a cocktail shaker, combine light rum, dark rum, passion fruit juice, lime juice, orange juice, simple syrup, and grenadine.
- Fill the shaker with ice, secure the lid, and shake vigorously for 10-15 seconds.
- Strain the mixture into a hurricane glass filled with ice.
- Garnish with a maraschino cherry and an orange slice.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
For a stronger flavor, try experimenting with different rums. Use fresh lime and orange juice for the best taste.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Cocktail
- Method: Shake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cocktail
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Hurricane cocktail, rum, tropical, Mardi Gras, New Orleans