Enjoy a Taste of New Orleans with This Delicious Hurricane Cocktail Recipe

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Enjoy a Taste of New Orleans with This Delicious Hurricane Cocktail Recipe
Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
15mins
Category:
Recipe by Administrator
Published on May 09, 2024

Transport yourself to the vibrant streets of New Orleans with this classic Hurricane cocktail recipe. Made with rum, fruit juices, and grenadine, this drink is sweet, fruity, and perfect for sipping on a hot summer day. Serve it in a tall glass garnished with a slice of orange and a cherry for a true taste of the Big Easy.

Ingredients

  • 2 oz dark rum
  • 2 oz light rum
  • 1 oz lime juice
  • 3 oz orange juice
  • 1 oz grenadine
  • Crushed ice
  • Orange slice and cherry for garnish

Directions

  1. Fill a shaker with ice.
  2. Add the dark rum, light rum, lime juice, orange juice, and grenadine to the shaker.
  3. Shake well until combined.
  4. Fill a hurricane glass with crushed ice.
  5. Strain the cocktail mixture into the glass.
  6. Garnish with an orange slice and cherry.
  7. Serve and enjoy!

Interesting Facts

  • The Hurricane cocktail was invented in the 1940s at Pat O'Brien's bar in New Orleans.
  • The cocktail gets its name from the hurricane lamp-shaped glass it is traditionally served in.
  • The Hurricane is a popular drink during Mardi Gras celebrations in New Orleans.