Tropical Hurricane Cocktail Recipe

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The Tropical Hurricane cocktail brings the taste of New Orleans straight to any home bar. This rum-based drink dates back to the 1940s when Pat O’Brien created it at his famous French Quarter bar. The classic recipe combines light rum, dark rum, passion fruit syrup, orange juice, and lime juice into a sweet and tangy cocktail that’s perfect for parties.

The drink gets its name from the hurricane lamp-shaped glass it’s traditionally served in. A bright red color and fresh fruit garnishes make this cocktail look as good as it tastes. People love ordering this drink during Mardi Gras celebrations and summer gatherings.

The recipe is easy to make in large batches for groups. The mix of tropical fruit flavors masks the strength of the rum, making it a dangerously smooth sipper that needs to be enjoyed responsibly.

Tropical Hurricane Cocktail Recipe

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This rum-based cocktail combines fresh fruit juices and passion fruit syrup for a sweet and tangy drink that brings the taste of New Orleans to your glass.

John

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Total Time 5 minutes minutes

Serving Size 1

Equipment

• Cocktail shaker
• Hawthorne strainer
• Hurricane glass or tall glass
• Jigger or measuring cup
• Ice
• Bar spoon
• Citrus juicer

Ingredients

• 2 oz light rum
• 2 oz dark rum
• 2 oz passion fruit syrup
• 1 oz fresh orange juice
• 1 oz fresh lime juice
• 1/2 oz grenadine
• Orange slice and cherry for garnish
• Ice cubes

Instructions

• Add light rum, dark rum, passion fruit syrup, orange juice, lime juice, and grenadine to a cocktail shaker filled with ice.
• Shake vigorously for 10-15 seconds until well chilled.
• Strain the mixture into a hurricane glass filled with fresh ice.
• Garnish with an orange slice and a maraschino cherry. Add a straw before serving.

Notes

Store unused passion fruit syrup in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Fresh-squeezed juices make a big difference in taste compared to bottled versions.

The drink can be made less strong by reducing the rum to 1.5 oz each of light and dark.

For a sweeter drink, add an extra 1/2 oz of passion fruit syrup.

This recipe makes one serving. Double or triple the ingredients to make multiple drinks at once.

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Tasting Notes

The Tropical Hurricane delivers a bright burst of tropical fruit flavors. Passion fruit and orange notes hit first, followed by sweet and tart citrus from fresh lime juice.

Sweet grenadine balances the rum’s warmth, while dark rum adds depth and light rum brings clean sugarcane notes. The mix creates layers of flavor that unfold with each sip.

The drink has a smooth, medium-bodied texture. Ice dilution helps blend the ingredients while keeping it refreshing. A garnish of orange slice and cherry adds extra aroma.

Dominant Flavors:

• Passion fruit
• Orange
• Lime
• Dark rum
• Light rum
• Grenadine

The Hurricane tastes best when served ice-cold. Its flavors become more balanced as the ice melts slightly. The drink starts sweet and fruity, then ends with light rum and citrus notes.

Fresh juices make a big difference in taste quality. Old juice or artificial mixes can make the drink too sweet or synthetic-tasting.

Substitute

The Hurricane cocktail can be made with different ingredients when the original ones aren’t available.

Dark rum works as a replacement for light rum, though it will create a richer drink. Meanwhile, spiced rum adds extra flavor notes.

Passion fruit syrup stands in for passion fruit juice. To make this substitute, mix equal parts passion fruit juice concentrate with simple syrup. The drink will still maintain its tropical taste.

Alternative mixers to consider:

• Orange juice + pineapple juice (instead of passion fruit juice)
• Grenadine + orange juice (instead of passion fruit syrup)
• Cranberry juice + lime (for a tart variation)

For a non-alcoholic version, replace the rum with:

• Pineapple juice
• Coconut water
• Ginger beer

The garnishes can change too. When fresh oranges aren’t available, use:

• Maraschino cherries
• Pineapple wedges
• Lime wheels
• Paper umbrellas

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