This tropical hurricane cocktail will have you feeling like you're on a Caribbean island. Light & dark rum combine with orange and pineapple juices to make a refreshing fruity drink with a punch.
Well, Mardi Gras has passed but the Florida Keys are beckoning soon and the "Conchs" love a good hurricane down there. No, not that kind of hurricane! Just the kind with lots of rum in it!
If you've ever been to the Keys, they are laid back and tropical. It never fails to amaze me that I feel like I've traveled far from the mainland and somehow arrived on a Caribbean island. Tropical drinks are the order of the day there. Refreshing cocktails such as Mango Pina Coladas, Sea Breeze and, of course, this rum punch. This punch is full of all those island flavors like fresh orange juice, pineapple juice, a little pomegranate grenadine syrup and, of course, several kinds of rum!
Where did the Hurricane Cocktail come from?
The cocktail is said to have originated in the French Quarter of New Orleans at the iconic Pat O'Brien's Bar. History says that, in order to obtain whiskey for his customer, Pat O'Brien had to purchase extra rum. In order to use this rum up, he concocted a drink that is today known as the Hurricane. And it's called a Hurricane because the tall glass it was served in looked like a hurricane lamp. Who knew?
Easy steps to make a delicious Hurricane.
Gather ingredients. There's light and dark rum, amaretto, pineapple and orange juices and a little grenadine syrup.
- Start by pouring orange juice and pineapple juice into shaker.
- Add rums which give this cocktail just the right punch. Top with some grenadine for the sweetness and color.
- Shake then pour into a tall glass filled with crushed ice.
Top it with a slice of orange or pineapple and enjoy. Word of warning though, this drink sneaks up on you with its potency so just relax and take them slow and easy.
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Pineapple Coconut Mojito - A tropical mojito with a little more "island" feel. Coconut water, pineapple juice and sparkling lime water for a light, cool, refreshing drink.
Cheers!
HURRICANE COCKTAIL
Ingredients
Hurricane
- 2 oz light rum
- 2 oz dark rum
- 4 oz orange juice
- 4 oz pineapple juice
- 1 oz Frangelico or Amaretto
- 1 oz grenadine syrup
- Crushed ice
Instructions
Hurricane
- Combine all ingredients except ice into shaker and give a good shake.
- Fill glasses with ice and pour in hurricane. Garnish with a slice of orange or pineapple.
Notes
Nutrition
sonia says
This looks and sounds super delicious and inviting . .. definitely making it for my girlfriends !! Cheers
Linda Warren says
It's a great cocktail to share with the girls! Happy International Women's Day !
sue | the view from great island says
I'm all over this ~ rum and amaretto are two of my faves!
Linda Warren says
Oh, then you'll definitely like this rum punch.
Tayler Ross says
I made these last night and oh em gee, they were delicious! Thanks for sharing!
Linda Warren says
So glad you liked them!
Diana says
This looks so refreshing and delicious! I enjoyed the history of how the Hurricane got its name as well! I will be making this once the sun gets warmer!
Linda Warren says
It will be perfect come springtime. Enjoy!
Katie says
So I live in a very cold region of the country, and this drink makes me think of warmth and sunshine. I'll take two! 🙂
Linda Warren says
It will definitely bring a little of that Caribbean sunshine into your life. Cheers!