“The world-famous Hurricane is a Pat O’Brien’s original. The cocktail is a sweet alcoholic drink consisting of rum, passion fruit syrup and limejuice. The drink originated in the 1940s because of the need to use up 50 cases of the less popular rum that the local distributors forced the bar to buy before getting the more popular scotch and whiskey liquors. The drink was given to sailors in a hurricane lamp-shaped glass and the name “hurricane” stuck. The drink quickly become popular and is now one of the must haves when visiting New Orleans’ French Quarter. The Hurricane drink is still served in its classic hurricane glass, but many times it is seen in plastic cups because of local New Orleans drinking laws that prohibit public drinking from glass containers.”
On my very first visit to New Orleans I fell in love with the city. But if you want my advice, skip Mardi Gras and head there on a down weekend. The city is filled with amazing food, music and hidden courtyards.
Until you can make your way to the not quite so hidden courtyard of Pat O’Brien’s, put some zydeco music on and enjoy my version of this classic.
The Hurricane Cocktail Recipe
INGREDIENTS
- 2 ounces light rum
- 2 ounces dark rum
- 2 ounces passion fruit juice
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- juice of a half a lime
- 1 tablespoon simple syrup
- 1 tablespoon grenadine
- orange + lime slice for garnish
PREPARATION:
Fill cocktail shaker with ice. Pour lime juice, dark rum, light rum, juices and other ingredients into shaker. Shake well. Strain into glass over ice. Garnish with orange, lime & straw..
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Cocktails & Other Beverages:
- The Hurricane Cocktail Recipe from An Appealing Plan
- The French 75 from Kimchi MOM
- Sweet Potato Pie Smoothie from Peanut Butter and Peppers
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- Fried Oysters and Remoulade from Jane’s Adventures in Dinner
- Shrimp in Mustard Sauce from Noshing With The Nolands
- Mini Sweet Potato Pies from MealDiva
- Cajun Crab Beignets from Delaware Girl Eats
- Pancetta and Mushroom Arancini from Ruffles & Truffles
Main Dishes:
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- Chicken and Sausage Gumbo from Supper for a Steal
- Sausage and Shrimp Jambalaya from Yours And Mind Are Ours
- Vegan Pizza Waffles from Killer Bunnies, Inc.
- Red Beans and Rice from Cookin’ Mimi
- Baked Catfish Po’Boy from Curious Cuisiniere
- Muffaletta from Casa de Crews
- Bayou Seafood and Andouille Jambalaya from The Weekend Gourmet
- Seafood Gumbo from Take A Bite Out of Boca
- Cajun Rice and Beans from Momma’s Meals
- Creole Celery Root Bisque (with Lobster) from The Wimpy Vegetarian
- Louisiana Roasted Barbecue Shrimp from Food Lust People Love
- Cajun Dirty Rice Bowls from The Dinner-Mom
- New Orleans Fried Chicken from Family Foodie
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- Baked Endive and Pears in Blue Cream Sauce from Shockingly Delicious
- Okra Creole from Cindy’s Recipes and Writings
Desserts:
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- Chocolate Ganache Tart from Melanie Makes
- Banana Bread Pudding from Gotta Get Baked
- Delicious Saffron Baked Beignets from A Kitchen Hoor’s Adventures
- New Orleans Bread Pudding with Caramel Whiskey Sauce from La Bella Vita Cucina
- Polish Paczki from Cravings of a Lunatic
- Buttermilk Beignets from The Messy Baker
- Eggless Bread Pudding in a Jar from What Smells So Good?
- Mint Julep Bars from The Girl In The Little Red Kitchen
- Mardi Gras Cupcakes with Cinnamon Frostingfrom Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks
- Mardi Gras Long Johns from Kudos Kitchen by Renee
- Mexican Chocolate Coffee Cake from La Cocina de Leslie
- Fasnetküchle from The Not So Cheesy Kitchen
- Cheesecake Swirl Brownies from That Skinny Chick Can Bake
- Pecan and Chocolate Pralines from Desserts Required
- Chocolate Raspberry Cake from Clarks Condensed
- Baked Coconut Beignets from Mess Makes Food
- Ravioli dolci di Carnevale from Manu’s Menu
- Strawberry Paczki from Neighborfood
- Blackberry Fritters from girlichef
- Brownie Chocolate Chip Cheesecake from Magnolia Days
- Flourless Chocolate Cake in a Mug with Coconut Cream from Sue’s Nutrition Buzz
- Pecan Bars from Pies and Plots
- “Skinny Tuesday” Bananas Foster Cheesecake Parfaits from Cupcakes & Kale Chips
- Mocha Pear Cake from Happy Baking Days
- Skinny Baked Beignets from Daily Dish Recipes
This looks so great and yummy! I bet this would be great for my birthday party. Thanks for sharing.
Yes it would be!! The perfect way to celebrate!
Definitely going to have to try a non-alcoholic version of this!
This looks so good. Perfect cocktail to indulge in.
Wow! What a perfect cocktail for Mardi Gras. Thanks for sharing!
I want a hurricane right now! This looks fabulous, Krayl! And your photos are gorgeous. I always have rum in my house (that totally makes me sound like an alcoholic). I just need the passionfruit juice and I’m ready to roll!
I’ve had a hurricane in NOLA and it is quite a drink for sure. It’s such a classic but a little too sweet for my taste these days. However, if I every want to make one for an occasion or friends I’m glad I can come here for the recipe.
Oh hurricanes…. So dangerous…. Yet that stops no one from consuming. They’re too good! Gorgeous picture, too.
Oh, sign me up for a huge pitcher of these.
This is gorgeous and sounds delicious. I love Hurricanes!! 🙂
I vividly remember my first visit to NOLA and my encounter with the famous hurricanes at Pat O’Brien’s. Great drink!
Beautiful, Krayl! I’d love to try one!
Now THIS is a hurricane anyone would enjoy!
Wow this sounds amazing! I can’t wait to make it to New Orleans someday. I love reading everyone’s stories about their experiences.
Oh so yummy! I have enjoyed a hurricane at Pat O’Briens before, and it was oh so yummy! Perhaps I should try making my own at home…
I did not know the history of the hurricane drink. It was NOT what I thought.
This drink looks delicious. I am adding it to my next party!!
YAY!! I love the Pat O’Brien’s Hurricane. They have one in Orlando that I have to go to whenever I’m in the city.
Nothing says mardi gras like a hurricane! I love mine frozen, but they go down way too easy!
Such a great cocktail, although I’m sure the ones I’ve had a New Orleans style restaurants up here don’t compare to the original!
This is very dangerous knowing how to make this drink! And I love knowing the back-story on how this drink got started!!
Oh, I will be over for cocktail hour 🙂 It sounds really good!
Sounds yummy! I’ve seen this drink a few times but never made it… gonna have to give this a whirl!
I always wondered why the Hurricane was “the” New Orleans/Mardi Gras drink! I have to admit, though, I had one at Pat O’Brien’s and thought it was absolutely disgusting. A homemade version is hopefully better than the overly sweet concoction I had there!
Dropping everything and coming over to have one of these with you! Cheers!
No wonder those knock folks out! Four ounces of rum! I had no idea. My personal drink of choice in the Quarter is a spicy Bloody Mary. There’s a little corner bar that makes them with added pickled okra instead of celery sticks!
We go to New Orleans as often as we can since we have family there and you are so right, a down weekend is a much better time to visit. Although everyone should experience the parades at least once, don’t you think?
I never knew the history of the hurricane before! That’s really awesome. I can see why it became so popular.
this looks wonderful. I love the passion fruit juice in it!
Yum! I just love a good Hurricane drink and yours looks so amazing!!!!
Beautiful! Never had one, but will have to try it out! Cheers!
You can never go wrong with a classic like this!
Yummy! Yours came out a lot better than mine, I love the passion fruit. I also love your history that came along with this recipe! Cheers!
Apparently the passion fruit is the key! But I don’t think you can go wrong even if you get close.
What a fabulous cocktail to serve for Mardi Gras, I love it!!
Hurricanes are such a great cocktail! I love the fruity flavors!
This sounds sound good it not very dangerous. 🙂
To lighten it up add more juice. It is traditionally a pretty strong drink…
What a gorgeous cocktail. We have a blizzard brewing and I’d love to close my eyes and sip on this glass of summer!
Liz, mix up a batch, turn up the heat, close your eyes and pretend.
I have heard so much about this drink and never had it! I must make it… rum based cocktails are my favourite drinks!