Description

The Hurricane cocktail is a vibrant and bold drink that originated in New Orleans in the 1940s. Named after the hurricane lamp-shaped glass in which it is served, this cocktail was initially created as a way to use up surplus rum during a whiskey shortage.

The Hurricane is a sweet and tangy mix of light and dark rum, passion fruit juice, orange juice, and grenadine, with a hint of lime for balance. Its tropical flavour and colourful presentation make it a classic choice for parties and warm-weather gatherings.

Ingredients

45 ml Light Rum
45 ml Dark rum
60 ml Passion Fruit Juice
30 ml Orange juice
15 ml lime juice
15 ml Grenadine
15 ml Simple Syrup
1 orange slice (for garnish)
1 piece Maraschino Cherry (for garnish)

Equipment needed

Cocktail Shaker – Used to shake the drink with ice. Fine Mesh Strainer – Used to strain into the glass.

Instructions

Add both rums, passion fruit juice, orange juice, lime juice, grenadine, and simple syrup to a shaker with ice.
Shake well until chilled.
Strain into a hurricane glass filled with ice.
Garnish with an orange slice and maraschino cherry.

Recommended glassware

Hurricane Glass (recommended)

A curvy showcase glass for tropical and rum-heavy drinks.

350–500 ml Tall, curved bowl with a festive silhouette.

Best for: Hurricane, Piña Colada, Zombie, Rum Punch, tropical punches.

Garnish: Perfect for pineapple leaves, cherries, orange slices, and paper umbrellas.

Hurricane