As summer approaches, there’s nothing like a refreshing cocktail to quench your thirst and transport you to a tropical paradise. The classic New Orleans Hurricane cocktail is a staple for any warm weather gathering, but why stick to just one recipe when you can try 17 more?
In this article, we’ll take you on a journey through the tropics with a collection of 18 unique hurricane cocktails that showcase a variety of flavors and ingredients. From sweet and fruity to spicy and tangy, there’s something for everyone in this list.
Classic New Orleans Hurricane Cocktail
Experience the iconic flavors of the Big Easy with this timeless cocktail that combines the sweet and sour notes of passionfruit, rum, and grenadine. This Hurricane is a must-try for any spirited traveler.
Ingredients:
– 1 1/2 oz Light Rum
– 1/2 oz Passionfruit Syrup
– 1/2 oz Grenadine
– 4 oz Pineapple Juice
– Splash of Club Soda
– Cherry and orange slice for garnish
Instructions:
1. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
2. Add the light rum, passionfruit syrup, and grenadine.
3. Shake vigorously for about 10-15 seconds to combine and chill the ingredients.
4. Strain the mixture into a highball glass filled with ice.
5. Top with pineapple juice and stir gently.
6. Add a splash of club soda and garnish with a cherry and orange slice.
Cooking Time: None! This cocktail is ready in just a few minutes.
Spiced Rum Hurricane with Pineapple Juice
Add a tropical twist to the classic Hurricane cocktail with this spiced rum variation, infused with warm spices and sweet pineapple juice.
Ingredients:
– 1 1/2 oz dark rum
– 1/2 oz spiced rum
– 1 oz pineapple juice
– 1/2 oz simple syrup (1:1 sugar and water)
– 1 lime, cut into wedges
– Ice
– Lime wheel, for garnish
Instructions:
1. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
2. Add the dark rum, spiced rum, pineapple juice, and simple syrup to the shaker.
3. Shake vigorously for 10-12 seconds to combine and chill the ingredients.
4. Strain the mixture into a chilled hurricane glass filled with ice.
5. Garnish with a lime wheel and serve immediately.
Cooking Time: None
Passion Fruit Hurricane with Dark Rum
Escape to a tropical paradise with this refreshing twist on the classic hurricane cocktail. A perfect blend of sweet and tart, this drink is sure to transport you to a warm island getaway.
Ingredients:
– 2 oz dark rum
– 1 oz passion fruit puree
– 1 oz simple syrup (equal parts water and granulated sugar, dissolved)
– 1/2 oz freshly squeezed lime juice
– 1/2 cup crushed ice
– Splash of club soda
– Lime wheel and mint sprig for garnish
Instructions:
1. Fill a cocktail shaker with crushed ice.
2. Add dark rum, passion fruit puree, simple syrup, and lime juice to the shaker.
3. Shake vigorously for 15-20 seconds to combine and chill ingredients.
4. Strain the mixture into a chilled glass filled with ice.
5. Top with a splash of club soda.
6. Garnish with a lime wheel and mint sprig.
Cooking Time: None, as this is a cocktail!
Mango Hurricane with a Citrus Twist
Elevate your cocktail game with this refreshing twist on the classic hurricane, featuring sweet mango and zesty citrus flavors. Perfect for warm weather gatherings or as a unique treat any time of the year.
Ingredients:
– 2 oz dark rum
– 1 oz freshly squeezed orange juice
– 1 oz mango puree
– 1/2 oz simple syrup
– Juice of 1 lime
– Splash of grenadine
– Ice
– Fresh mint leaves and orange slice for garnish
Instructions:
1. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
2. Add rum, orange juice, mango puree, and simple syrup.
3. Squeeze in the lime juice and add a splash of grenadine.
4. Shake vigorously for 15-20 seconds to combine and chill ingredients.
5. Strain into a chilled hurricane glass filled with ice.
6. Garnish with fresh mint leaves and an orange slice.
Cooking Time: None, just mix and enjoy!
Coconut Hurricane with Grenadine Drizzle
Experience the flavors of the Caribbean with this creamy and refreshing cocktail, featuring coconut milk, dark rum, and a sweet and tangy grenadine drizzle.
Ingredients:
• 2 oz dark rum
• 1 oz coconut cream
• 1 oz pineapple juice
• 1/2 oz simple syrup (equal parts water and granulated sugar, dissolved)
• Splash of club soda
• Grenadine, for drizzling
Instructions:
1. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
2. Add dark rum, coconut cream, pineapple juice, and simple syrup.
3. Shake vigorously for 10-15 seconds to combine and chill ingredients.
4. Strain the mixture into a hurricane glass filled with ice.
5. Top with a splash of club soda.
6. Drizzle grenadine in a zigzag pattern across the surface of the cocktail.
Cooking Time: None (just shake and serve!)
Blue Hawaiian Hurricane with Light Rum
A tropical twist on the classic hurricane, this refreshing cocktail combines the sweet and fruity flavors of blue curaçao, passionfruit juice, and light rum.
Ingredients:
– 1 1/2 oz light rum
– 1 oz blue curaçao liqueur
– 4 oz passionfruit juice
– 1 oz pineapple juice
– Splash of grenadine syrup (optional)
– Ice
– Pineapple wedges and cherry for garnish
Instructions:
1. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
2. Add the light rum, blue curaçao liqueur, passionfruit juice, and pineapple juice.
3. Shake well for 15-20 seconds to combine and chill the ingredients.
4. Strain into a hurricane glass filled with ice.
5. If desired, add a splash of grenadine syrup for a hint of sweetness.
6. Garnish with a pineapple wedge and cherry.
Cooking Time: None! This is a cocktail recipe that’s ready in minutes.
Enjoy your Blue Hawaiian Hurricane with Light Rum!
Cherry Hurricane with a Lime Garnish
A refreshing twist on the classic hurricane cocktail, this recipe combines sweet cherry liqueur with dark rum and lime for a tangy and fruity drink.
Ingredients:
– 1 1/2 oz Cherry Liqueur (such as Cherry Heering)
– 1 1/2 oz Dark Rum
– 1/2 oz Fresh Lime Juice
– 1/2 oz Simple Syrup (equal parts water and granulated sugar, dissolved)
– Splash of Club Soda
– Lime wheel, for garnish
Instructions:
1. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
2. Add the Cherry Liqueur, Dark Rum, Lime Juice, and Simple Syrup to the shaker.
3. Shake vigorously for 15-20 seconds to combine and chill the ingredients.
4. Strain the mixture into a hurricane glass filled with ice.
5. Top with a splash of Club Soda.
6. Garnish with a lime wheel, cut into a thin slice or a wedge.
Cooking Time: None, as this is a cocktail recipe!
Banana Hurricane with Overproof Rum
A tropical twist on the classic hurricane cocktail, this recipe combines the sweetness of banana with the warmth of overproof rum.
Ingredients:
• 2 ripe bananas
• 1 1/2 oz overproof rum (such as Myers’s or Smith & Cross)
• 1 oz dark rum
• 1 oz passionfruit juice
• 1 oz orange juice
• 1/2 oz grenadine syrup
• Splash of club soda
• Ice
• Orange wheel and cherry for garnish
Instructions:
1. In a blender, combine bananas, overproof rum, dark rum, passionfruit juice, orange juice, and grenadine syrup.
2. Blend until smooth and creamy, stopping to scrape down the sides as needed.
3. Pour into a hurricane glass filled with ice.
4. Top with a splash of club soda.
5. Garnish with an orange wheel and cherry.
Cooking Time: 0 minutes (just blend and serve!)
Pineapple Hurricane with a Mint Sprig
This refreshing cocktail combines sweet pineapple juice with tangy hurricane flavors, finished with a sprig of fresh mint for a pop of color and flavor. Perfect for warm weather gatherings or as a unique twist on the classic hurricane.
Ingredients:
– 1 1/2 oz dark rum
– 1/2 oz light rum
– 1/2 oz pineapple juice
– 1/4 oz passionfruit puree
– 1/4 oz grenadine syrup
– Splash of lemon-lime soda
– Fresh mint sprig for garnish
Instructions:
1. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
2. Add dark rum, light rum, pineapple juice, passionfruit puree, and grenadine syrup.
3. Shake well for 15-20 seconds to combine and chill ingredients.
4. Strain the mixture into a glass filled with ice.
5. Top with a splash of lemon-lime soda.
6. Garnish with a fresh mint sprig.
Cooking Time: None, as this is a cocktail recipe!
Guava Hurricane with a Cinnamon Rim
Experience the tropical flavors of Guava combined with a warm cinnamon rim in this unique cocktail.
Ingredients:
– 2 oz light rum
– 1 oz guava puree
– 1 oz pineapple juice
– 1/2 oz grenadine syrup
– 1/2 oz lime juice
– Splash of club soda
– Cinnamon sticks for garnish
Instructions:
1. Rim a highball glass with cinnamon sugar (see note).
2. In a cocktail shaker, combine light rum, guava puree, pineapple juice, grenadine syrup, and lime juice.
3. Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for 10-15 seconds.
4. Strain the mixture into the prepared glass filled with ice.
5. Top with a splash of club soda.
6. Garnish with a cinnamon stick and serve immediately.
Note: To rim the glass, simply rub a cinnamon stick around the rim of the glass, then dip the rim into a shallow dish of sugar to coat. This will create a warm cinnamon crust on the outside of the glass.
Cooking Time: 5 minutes
Peach Hurricane with a Splash of Soda
Beat the heat with this sweet and tangy twist on the classic hurricane cocktail, featuring juicy peaches and a fizzy kick.
Ingredients:
– 1 1/2 oz dark rum
– 1/2 oz peach schnapps
– 1/2 oz pineapple juice
– 1/2 oz cranberry juice
– Splash of ginger ale
– Slice of fresh peach, for garnish
Instructions:
1. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
2. Add the dark rum, peach schnapps, pineapple juice, and cranberry juice.
3. Shake vigorously for about 15-20 seconds to combine and chill the ingredients.
4. Strain the mixture into a highball glass filled with ice.
5. Top with a splash of ginger ale.
6. Garnish with a slice of fresh peach.
Cooking Time: None! This refreshing cocktail is ready in just a few minutes.
Strawberry Hurricane with a Sugar Rim
This sweet and fruity cocktail is perfect for warm weather gatherings or special occasions. With its vibrant pink color and sweet strawberry flavor, it’s sure to be a hit at any party.
Ingredients:
– 1 1/2 oz dark rum
– 1/2 oz strawberry puree
– 1/2 oz pineapple juice
– 1/2 oz orange liqueur (such as Cointreau or Triple Sec)
– Splash of grenadine syrup
– Ice
– Fresh strawberries and mint leaves for garnish
Instructions:
1. Rim a highball glass with sugar by dipping the rim into a shallow dish of granulated sugar.
2. In a cocktail shaker, combine dark rum, strawberry puree, pineapple juice, and orange liqueur.
3. Fill the shaker with ice and shake until chilled.
4. Strain the mixture into the prepared glass.
5. Add a splash of grenadine syrup for color and flavor.
6. Garnish with fresh strawberries and mint leaves.
Cooking Time: None! This is a quick and easy cocktail to prepare.
Raspberry Hurricane with a Lemon Twist
This refreshing cocktail combines the sweetness of raspberries with the tanginess of lemon, perfect for warm weather gatherings or a relaxing evening at home. With its vibrant pink color and flavorful twist, it’s sure to be a hit!
Ingredients:
– 1 1/2 oz light rum
– 1/2 oz raspberry puree
– 1/2 oz fresh lime juice
– 1/2 oz simple syrup (equal parts water and granulated sugar, dissolved)
– 1/4 oz triple sec
– Splash of lemon-lime soda
– Lemon twist or wheel, for garnish
– Fresh raspberries, for garnish
Instructions:
1. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
2. Add light rum, raspberry puree, lime juice, and simple syrup.
3. Shake until chilled (about 15-20 seconds).
4. Strain into a Collins glass filled with ice.
5. Add triple sec and stir gently to combine.
6. Top with a splash of lemon-lime soda.
7. Garnish with a lemon twist or wheel and a few fresh raspberries.
Cooking Time: None! Just shake, strain, and serve.
Vanilla Hurricane with Spiced Syrup
A tropical twist on the classic hurricane cocktail, featuring a warm and spicy syrup that will transport you to the islands.
Ingredients:
– 1 1/2 oz light rum
– 1/2 oz dark rum
– 1/2 oz vanilla-flavored vodka
– 4 oz pineapple juice
– 1 oz passionfruit puree
– 1/2 oz spiced syrup (see below)
– Splash of grenadine
– Pineapple wedges and cherry, for garnish
Spiced Syrup:
– 1 cup water
– 1 cup sugar
– 1 cinnamon stick
– 6-8 whole cloves
– 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Instructions:
1. In a small saucepan, combine water and sugar. Heat over medium heat, stirring until dissolved.
2. Add cinnamon stick, cloves, and nutmeg. Remove from heat and let steep for at least 30 minutes.
3. Strain syrup into a clean glass bottle. Store in refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
To make the cocktail:
1. Fill a shaker with ice. Add rum, vodka, pineapple juice, passionfruit puree, and spiced syrup.
2. Shake until chilled.
3. Strain into a hurricane glass filled with ice. Garnish with pineapple wedges and cherry.
4. Drizzle with grenadine.
Cooking Time: 30 minutes (for spiced syrup)
Ginger Hurricane with a Dark Rum Float
A refreshing twist on the classic hurricane cocktail, this recipe adds a spicy kick from ginger and pairs it with a rich dark rum float. Perfect for warm weather or anytime you need a pick-me-up.
Ingredients:
– 2 oz Light Rum
– 1 oz Ginger Liqueur
– 1 oz Fresh Lime Juice
– 4 oz Ginger Ale
– Ice
– Lime wheel, for garnish
– Dark Rum, for float (optional)
Instructions:
1. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
2. Add light rum, ginger liqueur, and lime juice to the shaker.
3. Shake until chilled and strain into a highball glass filled with ice.
4. Top with ginger ale and stir gently.
5. If desired, add a float of dark rum by slowly pouring it over the back of a spoon.
Cooking Time: None! This is a cocktail recipe.
Lime Hurricane with a Coconut Rim
This tropical cocktail combines the bold flavors of lime and rum with the creamy richness of coconut, all wrapped up in a deliciously decadent rim. Perfect for hot summer days or Caribbean-inspired gatherings!
Ingredients:
– 1 1/2 oz dark rum
– 1/2 oz freshly squeezed lime juice
– 1/2 oz simple syrup (equal parts water and granulated sugar, dissolved)
– 1/4 cup coconut cream
– Ice
– Lime wedges for garnish
– Shredded coconut for rimming glasses
Instructions:
1. Rim two highball glasses with shredded coconut by dipping the rims into a shallow dish of coconut flakes.
2. In a cocktail shaker, combine rum, lime juice, and simple syrup. Fill with ice and shake until chilled.
3. Strain the mixture into the prepared glasses.
4. Top each glass off with 1/4 cup coconut cream.
5. Garnish with a lime wedge and serve immediately.
Cooking Time: None! Just mix, shake, and enjoy!
Blood Orange Hurricane with a Star Anise Garnish
This refreshing cocktail combines the sweet and tangy flavors of blood orange juice with the warmth of dark rum, topped off with a hint of spice from star anise.
Ingredients:
– 2 oz dark rum
– 1 oz blood orange juice
– 1 oz simple syrup (equal parts water and granulated sugar, dissolved)
– 1/2 oz freshly squeezed lime juice
– 1/4 oz orgeat syrup (almond-flavored syrup)
– Ice
– Star anise pods, for garnish
Instructions:
1. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
2. Add dark rum, blood orange juice, simple syrup, and lime juice to the shaker.
3. Shake vigorously for 10-12 seconds to combine and chill ingredients.
4. Strain the mixture into a chilled glass filled with ice.
5. Drizzle orgeat syrup over the surface of the cocktail in a zigzag pattern.
6. Garnish with a star anise pod, tied with a piece of citrus peel if desired.
Cooking Time: None
Tropical Hurricane Punch for a Crowd
Get ready to quench your thirst with this refreshing tropical punch perfect for a crowd! This sweet and tangy drink is sure to please even the most discerning palates.
Ingredients:
– 1 cup pineapple juice
– 1 cup orange juice
– 1/2 cup lemon-lime soda
– 1/4 cup coconut cream
– 1/4 cup grenadine syrup
– 1/4 cup simple syrup (equal parts water and granulated sugar, dissolved)
– Slices of pineapple, orange, and lemon for garnish
– Ice cubes
Instructions:
1. In a large pitcher, combine pineapple juice, orange juice, and coconut cream.
2. Stir in grenadine syrup and simple syrup until well combined.
3. Add lemon-lime soda and stir gently to avoid foam formation.
4. Chill the punch in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
5. Serve the Tropical Hurricane Punch over ice cubes and garnish with slices of pineapple, orange, and lemon.
Cooking Time: 10 minutes (prep time), 0 minutes (cooking time)
Summary
Get ready to ride the tropical storm with these 18 hurricane cocktail recipes! From classic New Orleans-style drinks to fruity twists and spicy variations, there’s something for every palate. Try a Spiced Rum Hurricane with Pineapple Juice, a Passion Fruit Hurricane with Dark Rum, or a Mango Hurricane with a Citrus Twist. Or go all out with the Tropical Hurricane Punch for a crowd. Whatever your taste, these hurricane recipes will transport you to a tropical paradise.