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Hurricane Cocktail: A New Orleans Classic

Description:
Immerse yourself in the vibrant flavors of the Hurricane cocktail: a tropical delight featuring rum, passion fruit juice, orange juice, lime juice, grenadine, and a garnish of orange and cherry. Served over ice in a distinctive hurricane glass, it's a beloved drink synonymous with the spirited ambiance of New Orleans.
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Historical Background:
The Hurricane cocktail was created in the 1940s at Pat O'Brien's bar in the French Quarter of New Orleans. It was originally concocted as a way to use surplus rum, which was abundant during World War II, and became an iconic drink associated with Mardi Gras and the city's festive culture.
 

Key Ingredients:

  • Light rum

  • Dark rum

  • Passion fruit juice

  • Orange juice

  • Fresh lime juice

  • Grenadine

  • Orange slice and cherry for garnish

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Flavor Profile:
The Hurricane cocktail boasts a fruity and tangy flavor profile, balanced with the richness of rum. It offers a refreshing tropical taste with hints of citrus and a touch of sweetness from grenadine, making it a perfect sipper for warm Southern evenings.

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Culinary Insights:

This iconic cocktail reflects the vibrancy and indulgence of New Orleans' culinary scene, capturing the essence of Southern hospitality and celebration. Whether enjoyed during festivals like Mardi Gras or simply as a treat on a hot day, the Hurricane remains a symbol of the city's lively spirit.

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz ( 6 cl) light rum

  • 2 oz (6 cl) dark rum

  • 1 oz (3 cl) passion fruit juice

  • 1 oz ( 3 cl) orange juice

  • 1/2 oz ( 1.5 cl) fresh lime juice

  • 1/2 oz ( 1.5 cl) grenadine

  • Orange slice and cherry, for garnish

  • Crushed ice


Instructions:

  1. Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with crushed ice.

  2. Pour in the light rum (2 oz or  6 cl), dark rum (2 oz or 6 cl), passion fruit juice (1 oz or 3 cl), orange juice (1 oz or 3 cl), lime juice (1/2 oz or  1.5 cl), and grenadine (1/2 oz or  1.5 cl).

  3. Shake well until the mixture is thoroughly chilled, about 15-20 seconds.

  4. Strain the cocktail into a hurricane glass filled with fresh crushed ice.

  5. Garnish with an orange slice and a cherry.

  6. Serve and enjoy your refreshing Hurricane cocktail!

These measurements in both ounces and centiliters provide flexibility depending on your preferred units of measurement, ensuring you can accurately recreate the Hurricane cocktail at home.

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