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Hurricane

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The Hurricane cocktail, originating in Key West, Florida, traditionally combines light rum, papaya juice, grenadine, and lime juice for a vibrant, intensely flavored drink often served in a frosted highball glass.

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Where did the Hurricane cocktail originate?

The classic Hurricane is associated with Pat O’Brien’s bar in New Orleans, Louisiana, during the 1940s. It became known for a large, sweet rum drink served in a hurricane-shaped glass.

What is traditionally in a Hurricane?

A common classic recipe uses rum, passion-fruit syrup or juice, and fresh lime juice. Recipes vary widely, and versions using papaya juice or grenadine are not the single universal standard.

What rum is used in a Hurricane?

Many recipes use a blend of light and dark rum, while others use one style of rum. The choice changes the drink’s body and molasses notes, but fruit and lime remain the main flavor drivers.

Why is the drink called a Hurricane?

The name is linked to its hurricane-lamp-shaped serving glass and the drink’s New Orleans bar history. The glass became one of the cocktail’s most recognizable visual features.

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