Hurricane recipe

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Tropical rum and passion fruit long drink, an icon of New Orleans.

Fantasy Long Great classics
Volume 19 cl
Alcohol 16.6 %
Calories 1767 kcal
Colour Red, Orange
Difficulty Medium
Published 10/2026
Prep time 6 min
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Ingredients

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Preparation

  1. Pour the rums, passion fruit purée, orange juice, lime juice, cane sugar syrup and grenadine into a shaker filled with ice.
  2. Shake vigorously.
  3. Strain into a tall glass filled with ice cubes.

Serving

This cocktail is served in:

Tumbler

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History

Born in the 1940s at Pat O'Brien's in New Orleans to move the rum stock that distributors forced on bars, it was served in a hurricane-lamp-shaped glass, hence its name.

Decoration

Garnish with an orange slice and a maraschino cherry on a pick.

Variation

If you have no purée, use 2 cl of passion fruit syrup and reduce the sugar syrup.

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Frequently asked questions

What else is Hurricane called?

The Hurricane cocktail is also known as hurricane, hurricane cocktail, rum passion fruit, new orleans cocktail.

Which glass should Hurricane be served in?

It is recommended to serve this recipe in a Tumbler.

What is the volume of Hurricane?

The volume of the Hurricane cocktail is 19 cl.

What is the alcohol content of Hurricane?

The alcohol content of the Hurricane recipe is 16.6%.

How many calories are in Hurricane?

The calories of the Hurricane cocktail are estimated at 1767 calories.

What colour is Hurricane?

The Hurricane cocktail is Red, Orange in colour.

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Excessive alcohol consumption is harmful to your health; please drink responsibly. This cocktail is not recommended for pregnant women.

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Updated on 17/10/2026

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