Hurricane Recipe

Hurricane Cocktail

1. 1

   Prepare glass

   Fill a large hurricane glass (or large goblet) with crushed or cracked ice to chill while you assemble the cocktail.

2. 2

   Combine ingredients

   In a shaker filled halfway with ice, pour 2 oz light rum, 1 oz dark rum, 0.75 oz fresh lime juice, 0.5 oz fresh lemon juice, 1 oz passion fruit syrup (or passion fruit puree plus simple syrup), 0.5 oz simple syrup (adjust to taste), 1 oz orange juice, and 2 dashes Angostura bitters.

3. 3

   Shake

   Secure the shaker lid and shake vigorously for 10–15 seconds until the shaker is well chilled and slightly frosty.

4. 4

   Strain and serve

   Discard the ice from the chilled hurricane glass, fill the glass with fresh crushed/cracked ice, and strain the shaken mixture into the glass over the ice.

5. 5

   Float overproof rum (optional)

   Carefully pour 0.25 oz overproof rum over the back of a spoon so it floats on top of the drink. This step is optional but traditional for added aroma and show.

6. 6

   Garnish and finish

   Garnish with an orange slice and a maraschino cherry on a cocktail pick. Optionally add a straw and serve immediately with a napkin or coaster.

7. 7

   Taste adjustment

   If the cocktail is too tart, add small increments (0.25 oz) of simple syrup and stir gently. If too sweet, add a few drops of fresh lime juice.