Hurricane Cocktail Recipe

The Hurricane cocktail has its origins in New Orleans, Louisiana, specifically at the famous Pat O'Brien's bar in the 1940s. During World War II, there was a shortage of whiskey, and bar owners were required to purchase large amounts of rum to secure their whiskey supply. Pat O'Brien created the Hurricane as a way to use up the excess rum. The cocktail quickly gained popularity and became a staple of New Orleans culture.

• The name 'Hurricane' comes from the hurricane lamp-shaped glass it was originally served in.
• The drink is often associated with Mardi Gras celebrations and the vibrant nightlife of New Orleans.
• The Hurricane remains a popular cocktail choice in bars and restaurants around the world.

The Hurricane cocktail is a fruity, sweet, and tangy drink with a strong rum kick. The combination of passion fruit, orange, and lime flavors creates a refreshing and tropical taste, while the grenadine adds a touch of sweetness.

• The original Hurricane recipe used passion fruit syrup, but many modern versions use passion fruit juice or puree instead.
• The Hurricane is often served in a tall, curvy glass known as a 'hurricane glass'.
• The cocktail has inspired several variations, such as the 'Category 5 Hurricane' which includes additional fruit juices and a higher alcohol content.

1. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
2. Add the light rum, dark rum, passion fruit juice, orange juice, lime juice, simple syrup, and grenadine to the shaker.
3. Shake well to combine and chill the ingredients.
4. Strain the mixture into a hurricane glass filled with fresh ice.
5. Garnish with an orange slice and a maraschino cherry.

• Shake the cocktail shaker vigorously to properly mix and chill the ingredients.
• Use freshly squeezed juices for a more authentic and refreshing taste.
• Chill your hurricane glass before pouring the cocktail into it to keep the drink cold for longer.

Spicy Apps & Snacks

Experience the dance of flavors with spicy appetizers like Cajun-style shrimp or jerk chicken skewers. The fruity sweetness wonderfully balances out the heat.

Tropical Fruit Plates

A fruit plate featuring mango, pineapple, and papaya complements the tropical notes in the Hurricane. It's like a mini Mardi Gras in your mouth!

Seafood Dishes

Light and fresh seafood dishes such as grilled fish tacos or a shrimp cocktail make great companions. The citrusy tang of the cocktail cuts through the richness of the seafood.

Barbecue Classics

Southern barbecue, with its smoky and sometimes sweet sauces, pairs beautifully with this New Orleans classic. Try it with pulled pork sliders or barbecue ribs!

• Light rum can be replaced with white rum.
• If passion fruit juice is not available, you can use a mix of orange and pineapple juice.
• Grenadine can be substituted with a dash of cherry or pomegranate juice for a similar sweet and fruity flavor.

BerryCane

• Substitute 1 oz of the passion fruit juice with blackberry liqueur.
• Recipe: Follow the original Hurricane recipe, but add blackberry liqueur for a berry twist.
• The inclusion of the liqueur will bring a new depth and a slightly boozy berry profile, turning the tropical storm into a berry blast.

CocoCane

• Add 1 oz of coconut cream.
• Recipe: Shake up the original ingredients with coconut cream for a creamy tropical rendition.
• This version feels like sipping a storm cloud that's floated over a dessert island, tantalizingly creamy with a tropical undercurrent.

Spiced Hurricane

• Add a pinch of cinnamon and a dash of nutmeg to the shaker.
• Recipe: Shake everything together, and pour over ice to spice up the classic.
• The warm spices will make your Hurricane feel like it's rolling in on a wave of Caribbean warmth, adding a cozy layer to the fruity tempest.