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Hurricane

Ingredients
 2 oz Light Rum (Recommended: Bacardi Silver or Plantation 3 Stars)
 2 oz Dark Rum (Recommended: Myers’s Dark Rum or Gosling’s Black Seal)
 1 oz Passion Fruit Juice (or passion fruit syrup for added sweetness)
 1 oz Fresh Orange Juice (freshly squeezed)
 ½ oz Lime Juice (freshly squeezed)
 ½ oz Simple Syrup
 ½ oz Grenadine
 Ice Cubes
 Orange Slice
 Maraschino Cherry
 Pineapple Leaf (optional for a tropical touch)
Equipment
1

  • Hurricane glass or tall glass

  • Cocktail shaker

  • Strainer

  • Bar spoon

Instructions
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  1. Prepare the Glass:

    • Fill a hurricane glass with ice and set aside.

  2. Combine Ingredients:

    • In a cocktail shaker, add light rum, dark rum, passion fruit juice, orange juice, lime juice, simple syrup, and grenadine.

    • Add ice and shake vigorously for 20-30 seconds until well-chilled.

  3. Strain and Serve:

    • Strain the mixture into the prepared glass over fresh ice.

  4. Garnish:

    • Garnish with an orange slice, maraschino cherry, and a pineapple leaf for a classic presentation.

Serving and Presentation
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  • Serve immediately to keep the drink cold and refreshing.

  • The Hurricane is traditionally served in a curvy hurricane glass to showcase its vivid colors and fruity garnishes.

Pairing Suggestions
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  • Appetizers: Coconut shrimp, jerk chicken wings, or pineapple salsa with tortilla chips.

  • Main Course: Cajun jambalaya, blackened fish tacos, or Caribbean pork ribs.

  • Dessert: Banana foster, rum cake, or pineapple upside-down cake.

Tips and Variations
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  • Stronger Hurricane: Increase the dark rum to 3 oz for a more potent version.

  • Sweeter Hurricane: Add 0.5 oz more grenadine or use passion fruit syrup instead of juice.

  • Frozen Hurricane: Blend all the ingredients with a cup of ice for a slushy, tropical texture.

  • Spicy Hurricane: Muddle a slice of jalapeño or add a dash of chili bitters for a spicy twist.

  • Mocktail Hurricane: Replace the rum with a splash of coconut water and ginger ale for a refreshing, non-alcoholic version.

Cocktail Trivia
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  • The Hurricane was created in the 1940s at Pat O’Brien’s Bar in New Orleans to use up surplus rum.

  • It was named after the glass it was served in, which resembles a hurricane lamp.

  • During Mardi Gras, the Hurricane remains one of the most popular cocktails in New Orleans, served in souvenir glasses.