Easy Hurricane Cocktail Recipe with Light and Dark Rum

Classic Hurricane Cocktail

Description
This iconic New Orleans Hurricane cocktail is fruity, bold, and dangerously smooth. Made with light and dark rum, tropical juices, and grenadine, it’s the ultimate party drink that brings Mardi Gras vibes to any occasion.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 1 cocktail

Ingredients

• 2 ounces light rum
• 2 ounces dark rum
• 2 ounces passion fruit juice
• 1 ounce orange juice
• ½ ounce fresh lime juice
• ½ ounce grenadine
• Ice
• Orange slice and maraschino cherry for garnish (optional)

Direction

1. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
2. Add light rum, dark rum, passion fruit juice, orange juice, lime juice, and grenadine.
3. Shake vigorously for 10–15 seconds until well chilled.
4. Fill a hurricane glass or tall glass with fresh ice.
5. Strain the cocktail into the glass.
6. Garnish with an orange slice and maraschino cherry, if desired.

Optional Tips / Variations

• Use crushed ice for a more authentic New Orleans presentation
• Substitute mango or pineapple juice if passion fruit juice is unavailable
• Rim the glass with sugar for extra sweetness
• Add a splash of simple syrup if you prefer a sweeter cocktail
• Batch this recipe easily for parties by multiplying ingredients and serving over ice