1 ounce or 2 tablespoons of vodka
1 ounce or 2 tablespoons of gin
2 ounces of gold rum (or 1 ounce each of light and dark rum*)
1 ounce or 2 tablespoons of amaretto almond liqueur
1 ounce or 2 tablespoons of triple sec or orange liqueur
1 tablespoon of grenadine
Grapefruit juice + pineapple juice, and/or passion fruit purée, as needed
Simple syrup*, optional, to taste
For Serving:
Hurricane glass or highball glass
Orange slices
Maraschino cherries, for garnish
Straws |
Prepare the garnishes. Slice an orange in half and place the flat side down on a cutting board. Slice it into quarter-inch thick half-moons, one for each drink. A serrated knife makes slicing citrus easier.
Fill the glasses with ice. Fill each hurricane glass or the tallest glass you have about halfway full with ice.
Mix the liquors, liqueurs, and grenadine. Measure the vodka, gin, rum, amaretto, triple sec, and grenadine into the hurricane glass(es). Stir to combine it all. Alternatively, you can shake the liquors and liqueurs in a cocktail shaker with ice until it frosts over. Then strain them into the glass and add the grenadine.
Top with juice. Fill the remaining space in the glass with passion fruit juice, or an equal combination of pineapple and grapefruit juice. Give another quick stir to blend the drink.
Garnish and serve. Garnish the hurricane with an orange slice and maraschino cherries. And for the real Pat O'Brien's New Orleans experience, serve and sip your hurricane through two tall straws. |