Learn how to make the iconic Hurricane Cocktail at home—bold, fruity, and full of New Orleans flair! This easy recipe is perfect for parties and tropical vibes!
Yields: 1 serving
Prep time: 5 minutes
Ingredients:
- 2 ounces light rum
- 2 ounces dark rum
- 2 ounces passion fruit juice
- 1 ounce of orange juice
- ½ ounce lime juice
- 1 tablespoon simple syrup (or to taste)
- 1 teaspoon grenadine
- Orange slice and cherry, for garnish
Equipment:
- Cocktail shaker
- Ice
- Hurricane glass (or a large highball glass)
- Jigger or measuring spoons
Step-by-Step Instructions with Image Representations:
Step 1: Gather Your Ingredients
- Make sure you have all the rums, juices, simple syrup, and grenadine ready. Prepare your garnish as well.
Step 2: Add Light Rum to the Shaker
- Pour 2 ounces of light rum into your cocktail shaker.
Step 3: Add Dark Rum to the Shaker
- Add 2 ounces of dark rum to the shaker. The combination of light and dark rum provides a good depth of flavor.
Step 4: Add Passion Fruit Juice
- Pour 2 ounces of passion fruit juice into the shaker. Freshly squeezed or good-quality bottled juice will give the best flavor.
Step 5: Add Orange Juice
- Add 1 ounce of orange juice to the shaker. Freshly squeezed is always recommended for the brightest taste.
Step 6: Add Lime Juice
- Squeeze in ½ ounce of fresh lime juice. The acidity will balance the sweetness of the other ingredients.
Step 7: Add Simple Syrup
- Add 1 tablespoon of simple syrup to the shaker. Adjust the amount to your preference based on the sweetness of your juices.
Step 8: Add Grenadine
- Add 1 teaspoon of grenadine. This will give the drink its signature reddish hue and a touch of sweetness.
Step 9: Add Ice to the Shaker
- Fill the cocktail shaker about two-thirds full with ice.
Step 10: Shake Well
- Secure the lid tightly on the shaker and shake vigorously for about 15-20 seconds until well-chilled.
Step 11: Fill Your Glass with Ice
- Fill your hurricane glass (or a large highball glass) with fresh ice.
Step 12: Strain the Cocktail into the Glass
- Remove the lid from the shaker and strain the mixture into your ice-filled glass. The grenadine might settle at the bottom, creating a layered effect initially.
Step 13: Garnish and Serve
- Garnish your Hurricane with an orange slice and a maraschino cherry. Serve immediately and enjoy responsibly!
Pro Tips
- Authentic NOLA Touch: Use frozen passion fruit purée (like Boiron) for a tropical punch.
- Stronger/Lighter: Adjust rum ratios to preference.
- Mocktail Version: Replace rum with ginger beer + extra citrus.
Variations
- Tiki Twist: Add ½ oz falernum or allspice dram.
- Spicy Hurricane: Muddle 2 slices of jalapeño before shaking.
Pairing Ideas
- With Food: Cajun shrimp, beignets, or jambalaya.
- For a Crowd: Batch x6 in a pitcher (add ice per glass).
Enjoy your homemade Hurricane! Remember that this is a potent drink due to the high rum content, so consume responsibly.
