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.
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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.
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Making a batch for a party?
This example makes 12 servings with added water at 27% of the full recipe volume before dilution. This is a planning assumption; water from ice at service is not predicted. Edit this recipe and create a purchase sheet →
| Ingredient | × 12 | mL |
|---|---|---|
| Light rum | 24.0 oz | 710 |
| Dark rum | 24.0 oz | 710 |
| Passion fruit syrup | 12.0 oz | 355 |
| Fresh lemon juice | 12.0 oz | 355 |
| Fresh orange juice | 12.0 oz | 355 |
| Simple syrup | 6.0 oz | 177 |
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?
The listed ingredients calculate to approximately 21.3% ABV before added water or ice melt, with approximately 2.67 US standard drinks per serving. Water lowers the concentration but does not change the alcohol quantity.
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 each ingredient by your number of servings. Open this recipe in the batch planner to choose added water, package sizes and ingredients to hold for service. Preset water percentages are planning assumptions applied to all recipe liquid before dilution, not predictions of ice melt.