The Hurricane
A classic New Orleans Mardi Gras cocktail. Fruity, tropical, and smooth. This blended version is frothy and perfect for sipping.
Servings: 1 drink
Ingredients
- 1 oz light rum
- 1 oz dark rum
- 1 oz grenadine
- 1 oz orange juice
- 2 oz passion fruit cocktail Goya works nicely
- 1 oz simple syrup
- 1/2 lime juiced
- 1 cup ice
- Cherry for garnish
Instructions
- Add light rum, dark rum, grenadine, orange juice, passion fruit cocktail, simple syrup, and lime juice to a blender.
- Fill blender with ice.
- Blend until smooth and frothy.
- Pour into a hurricane glass or similar tall glass.
- Garnish with a cherry and a lime or orange slice.
- Serve immediately and watch out for brain freeze!
Notes
Can be made on the rocks instead of blended. Originated at Pat O'Brien's bar in New Orleans in the 1940s as a way to use excess rum. Works best in a hurricane glass, but any tall glass will do.