Hurricane Wave Frozen Cocktail Recipe

The Hurricane Wave Frozen cocktail is a tropical delight that was born on the sunny beaches of Miami. It's a favorite among those who enjoy a refreshing, fruity cocktail with a kick. The vibrant blue color is reminiscent of the ocean waves, hence the name 'Hurricane Wave'.

• It's a popular choice for beach parties and summer gatherings.

• The cocktail's bright color and fruity flavor make it a hit among the younger crowd.

• It's also a great choice for those who enjoy sweet, tropical flavors.

The Hurricane Wave Frozen cocktail is a delightful blend of sweet, sour, and fruity flavors. The sweetness of the pineapple juice is balanced by the tartness of the lime, while the coconut rum adds a tropical twist. The blue curaçao gives it a unique, slightly bitter taste that cuts through the sweetness, making it a well-rounded and refreshing cocktail.

• The Hurricane Wave Frozen cocktail gets its vibrant blue color from blue curaçao, a liqueur made from the dried peels of the Laraha citrus fruit.
• Despite its tropical origins, the cocktail can be enjoyed year-round, especially during the hot summer months.
• The cocktail is typically served in a hurricane glass, which is named after the shape of a hurricane lamp.

1. Fill a blender with the crushed ice.
2. Add the pineapple juice, lime juice, coconut rum, and blue curaçao.
3. Blend until smooth.
4. Pour the mixture into a hurricane glass.
5. Garnish with a pineapple slice and a maraschino cherry.

• For a smoother cocktail, make sure to blend the mixture until the ice is completely crushed.
• If you want a stronger cocktail, you can add an extra shot of rum.
• Serve immediately to enjoy the cocktail at its coldest.

Appetizers

• Grilled Shrimp: The sweet and refreshing characteristics of the cocktail match well with seafood, especially when it has a slight char to complement the smokiness of the rum.
• Fruit Salsa and Cinnamon Chips: The zest from the lime juice and the sweetness from the pineapple in the cocktail balance well with a fruity and spicy salsa.
• Jerk Chicken Wings: The spicy and bold flavors of the wings will be cooled down by the icy Hurricane Wave Frozen cocktail.

Desserts

• Coconut Cream Pie: The coconut flavors from both the pie and the rum will complement each other, creating a tropical paradise on your palate.
• Mango Sorbet: A light and refreshing dessert to complement your refreshing drink—both taste of a tropical vacation.

Drinks

• Sparkling Water: To cleanse the palate between sips, sparkling water is an ideal and neutral companion.

• If you don't have coconut rum, you can use regular white rum and add a splash of coconut milk for the tropical flavor.
• You can substitute the blue curaçao with any other fruit-flavored liqueur. Just keep in mind that it will change the color of the cocktail.

Mango Melody Wave

• Substitute pineapple juice with mango juice
• Use a dash of peach schnapps instead of coconut rum
• Garnish with a mango slice instead of a pineapple This twist brings a melody of stone fruits to the forefront creating a Hurricane Wave with a peachy keen twist that's more mango groovy than pineapple groovy.

Strawberry Swirl Storm

• Add 1/2 oz of strawberry syrup
• Use half the amount of blue curaçao for a more subtle color
• Top with whipped cream and a fresh strawberry A delightfully different take, this twist rides the strawberry swirls into a creamier, dreamier and pinker horizon. You'll catch a different kind of wave - a berry delicious one!

Electric Lime Freeze

• Omit blue curaçao and add 1/2 oz more lime juice
• Include 1 oz of midori melon liqueur for a green hue
• Use a lime wheel as garnish Zesty and electric, this twist turns the tide on tradition. You're now hanging ten on a lime green wave, surfing the citrus sea with a melon flair.