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Hurricane Cocktail is a tropical cocktail with a long history from New Orleans in the 1940s. It is said to have been invented at Pat O’Brien’s Bar in the French Quarter, where a surplus of rum led to the creation of this sweet and fruity concoction. Hurricane is famous for its striking red color and delightful flavor, making it a favorite on warm weather occasions.

Hurricane Cocktails Recipe

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Prep Time 2

Cook Time 3

Total Time 5

Course Drinks

Cuisine American

Servings 1 drink

Calories 250 kcal

Equipment

Hurricane glasses (13 oz or larger)
Cocktail shaker
Jigger or measuring tools
Crushed ice maker or mallet and bag
Straws

Ingredients

1 oz Passion fruit syrup
1 oz Lemon juice
1 oz Jamaican rum
1 oz Dark rum
Crushed ice
Pineapple fronds and a cocktail umbrella for garnish

Instructions

Add the passion fruit syrup to the hurricane glass.
1 oz Passion fruit syrup
Follow with the citrus juices lemon juice
1 oz Lemon juice
Pour in the rums, choosing Jamaican and dark rum
1 oz Jamaican rum, 1 oz Dark rum
Fill the glass with crushed ice, packing it down.
Crushed ice
Give the mixture a gentle stir to combine the ingredients.
Garnish with pineapple fronds and a cocktail umbrella.
Pineapple fronds and a cocktail umbrella for garnish
Add straws and enjoy your hurricanes!

Video

Notes

Pro Tips for Success:

Experiment with different rum combinations to find your preferred flavor profile.
If you need help finding passion fruit syrup, consider using a store-bought alternative like Libra and Company Passionfruit Syrup.
Adjust the sweetness by varying the grenadine or passion fruit syrup quantity.
Crushed ice works well, but feel free to use other types of ice, depending on your preference.
Have fun with your garnishes; hurricanes are all about the tropical vibe!

Nutritional Information (approximate):

Calories: 250-300 kcal per serving (may vary based on ingredients and garnishes).
Alcohol content: Approximately 2.5 oz of alcohol per serving, equivalent to two standard drinks. Enjoy responsibly!

Keyword Hurricane Cocktail Recipe

What’s the difference between a Hurricane and a Mai Tai?

Characteristic	Hurricane	Mai Tai
Origin	New Orleans, USA	Trader Vic’s, California, USA
Base Spirit	Rum (often dark)	Rum (typically light and dark)
Flavor Profile	Sweet and fruity	Balanced, combining sweet, sour, and nutty
Citrus Component	Citrus juices (e.g., lime, orange)	Lime juice
Sweeteners	Passion fruit syrup, grenadine	Orgeat syrup and simple syrup
Garnish	Often garnished with fruit and an umbrella	Mint sprig and lime wheel
Color	Typically red or vibrant due to grenadine or passion fruit syrup	Light amber to dark brown
Signature Glass	Hurricane glass	Mai Tai glass or rock glass
History	Invented to use surplus rum in the 1940s, it became popular at Pat O’Brien’s Bar	Created by Trader Vic in the 1940s, it aimed for a more sophisticated, balanced cocktail.
Variations	Various recipes with different rum combinations	Variations include the classic Trader Vic’s recipe and modern versions
Taste	Sweet, fruity, and often boozy	Balanced, complex, and nutty with a hint of citrus
Popularity	Well-known and loved in New Orleans and tiki culture	A classic tiki cocktail is known worldwide

The Hurricane is known for its vibrant red color and sweet, fruity taste, often associated with New Orleans and tiki culture. In contrast, the Mai Tai is a more balanced and complex cocktail, featuring light and dark rums, nutty orgeat syrup, and citrusy lime juice. Each drink has its unique charm and place in tropical cocktails.

Which rum is most useful for making a hurricane cocktail?

Dark or aged rum is the most commonly used for making a Hurricane cocktail. This choice of rum adds depth and richness to the cocktail’s flavor profile. While there isn’t a single “must-use” brand, here are some popular dark or aged rum options that work well in Hurricane cocktails:

Gosling’s Black Seal Rum: A dark, rich rum from Bermuda known for its full-bodied flavor.
Myers’s Original Dark Rum: A Jamaican dark rum with a sweet, molasses-like flavor.
Appleton Estate Reserve Blend: A Jamaican-aged rum with a smooth, fruity profile.
Pusser’s Navy Rum: A British Virgin Islands rum with a rich, spiced character.
Zaya Gran Reserva Rum: A Guatemalan rum with notes of vanilla and caramel.
Mount Gay Eclipse Rum: A Barbadian rum with a balanced and flavorful profile.
El Dorado 12-Year-Old Rum: A Guyanese rum known for its complex and mellow taste.

These rums bring flavor notes to your Hurricane cocktail so that you can choose one based on your taste preferences. Some recipes even call for a blend of light and dark rum for added complexity. Experiment with different rums to find your favorite combination.

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