Hurricane

One sip of this boozy, fruity drink and you’ll be transported straight to Bourbon Street. With dark and light rum, sweet fruit juices and bright citrus flavor, it’s no wonder this drink has remained a classic rum cocktail since the 1940s. Follow our easy recipe to make this drink right at home—no traveling to New Orleans required! Whether you’re celebrating Mardi Gras, chilling by the pool or looking for a way to forget the winter weather around you, the iconic Hurricane should be the next classic cocktail you master.

The origin of the Hurricane:
The credit for the Hurricane goes to Pat O’Brien’s bar in New Orleans. This now-classic drink was created in the 1940s during World War II when rum was much easier to acquire than whiskey. While experimenting with the liquor with citrus and fruit juices, the famous Hurricane was born.

Why is it called a “hurricane”?
The origin of the name "hurricane" comes from two interesting historical tidbits. First, the bar was originally a speakeasy where the password to get in was, reportedly, "storm's brewin'." The second reason is the most well-known: the drink is served in a curvy glass that resembles a hurricane lamp.

What’s in a Hurricane cocktail?
A variation on the daiquiri, the Hurricane cocktail contains classic fruity and tropical flavors (like passion fruit and orange juice), paired with two types of rum and grenadine. The drink is topped off with orange slices and maraschino cherries for the final sweet, tropical touch.

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