Hurricane
A tropical New Orleans rum punch with passion fruit and citrus — scales beautifully into a single batched pitcher for parties, since the proportions stay forgiving across volume.
Ingredients
| Light rum | 2 oz |
| Dark rum | 2 oz |
| Passion fruit syrup | 1 oz |
| Fresh lemon juice | 1 oz |
| Fresh orange juice | 1 oz |
| Simple syrup | 0.5 oz |
| Total volume | 7.50 oz |
Garnish: Orange slice and a cocktail cherry
Tip: change “Make” to scale the recipe, or switch units for the metric world.
How to make it
Shaken · Advanced · about 4 minutes
- 1
Add the light rum, dark rum, passion fruit syrup, fresh lemon juice, fresh orange juice and simple syrup to a cocktail shaker filled with ice.
- 2
Shake hard for 10–15 seconds until the outside of the shaker frosts over.
- 3
Strain into a hurricane glass over fresh ice.
- 4
Garnish with orange slice and a cocktail cherry.
Tools you'll need
Making a batch for a party?
Here's a pre-calculated batch of 12 with 27% dilution water built in. Scale to any number with the batch calculator →
| Ingredient | × 12 | Bottles |
|---|---|---|
| Light rum | 24.0 oz | 1 |
| Dark rum | 24.0 oz | 1 |
| Passion fruit syrup | 12.0 oz | 1 |
| Fresh lemon juice | 12.0 oz | 1 |
| Fresh orange juice | 12.0 oz | 1 |
| Simple syrup | 6.0 oz | 1 |
BatchPour tools produce estimates for planning purposes only. Actual dilution, ABV, and ingredient yields vary by technique, ice temperature, and produce. Always taste and adjust. Drink responsibly.
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Hurricane FAQ
What's in a Hurricane?
A classic Hurricane is made with light rum, dark rum, passion fruit syrup, fresh lemon juice, fresh orange juice, simple syrup. It's shaken and served in a hurricane glass.
What is the ABV of a Hurricane?
A classic Hurricane is approximately 21.3% ABV — about 2.67 US standard drinks per serving once you account for dilution.
Should I shake or stir a Hurricane?
Shake it. Citrus and other non-spirit ingredients need the aeration and hard chill that shaking gives.
How do I batch Hurricanes for a party?
Scale every ingredient by your guest count, then add about 27% dilution water. The BatchPour batch calculator does the math for any number.