Description
The Hurricane Cocktail is a vibrant, fruity drink combining dark and light rums with passion fruit, lime, and orange juices, balanced with a hint of triple sec and grenadine. Served over ice and garnished with a bright orange slice and maraschino cherry, it’s a refreshing tropical classic perfect for summer gatherings or any festive occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Liquids
- 2 ounces dark rum
- 2 ounces light rum
- 2 ounces passion fruit juice
- 1 ounce fresh lime juice
- 1 ounce fresh orange juice
- ½ ounce triple sec
- 2 teaspoons grenadine
Garnishes
- 1 orange slice
- 1 maraschino cherry
Instructions
- Shake Ingredients: Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with ice. Pour the dark rum, light rum, passion fruit juice, fresh lime juice, fresh orange juice, triple sec, and grenadine into the shaker. Place the lid on firmly and shake vigorously until the mixture is well chilled and combined, about 15-20 seconds.
- Prepare Glass: Fill a cocktail glass halfway with fresh ice. This helps keep the drink cool without diluting it too quickly as you enjoy.
- Serve Cocktail: Strain the shaken cocktail into the ice-filled glass. This ensures a smooth, perfectly mixed drink without ice shards from the shaker.
- Garnish and Enjoy: Garnish the glass with an orange slice and a maraschino cherry. Serve immediately and enjoy your refreshing Hurricane Cocktail!
Notes
- Use fresh juices whenever possible for the best flavor.
- Adjust grenadine quantity slightly to control sweetness depending on your taste.
- The cocktail shaker is essential for mixing and chilling the drink properly.
- For a party, scale up the ingredients and mix in a large pitcher, then shake in batches.
- The Hurricane cocktail is best served chilled and fresh to maintain its vibrant tropical flavors.
