Hurricane
Classic Cocktails · Served tall in a Hurricane glass
Created by Pat O'Brien at his bar in New Orleans during the 1940s. The original spec was a simple, spirit-forward drink — not the syrupy punch it often becomes.
Ingredients
- Dark Jamaican Rum2 oz
- White Rum2 oz
- Passion Fruit Syrup2 oz
- Lemon Juice1 oz
Method
- 1.Combine all ingredients in a shaker with ice.
- 2.Shake hard for 12 seconds.
- 3.Strain into a hurricane glass over crushed ice.
- 4.Garnish with an orange half-wheel and cherry.
Notes
- Pat O'Brien's original uses equal parts rum and passion fruit syrup with lemon — no orange juice, no grenadine.
- Use a quality Jamaican rum like Appleton or Smith & Cross for depth.
Batch scaling
Common batch sizes for the Hurricane. Want a different number? Open the calculator.
| Ingredient | ×1 | ×2 | ×4 | ×8 | ×16 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Jamaican Rum | 2 oz | 4 oz | 8 oz | 16 oz | 32 oz |
| White Rum | 2 oz | 4 oz | 8 oz | 16 oz | 32 oz |
| Passion Fruit Syrup | 2 oz | 4 oz | 8 oz | 16 oz | 32 oz |
| Lemon Juice | 1 oz | 2 oz | 4 oz | 8 oz | 16 oz |
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