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Two glasses of New Orleans Hurricanes (Bourbon Street Cocktails) with a garnish of an orange slice, lime slice, and maraschino cherry in the front glass and wooden board with bowl of garnishes in the back along with a cocktail strainer and glass pitcher.

New Orleans Hurricane (a Bourbon Street Cocktail)

Bright, boozy, and straight from New Orleans—this Hurricane is the ultimate Bourbon Street drink. With a smooth blend of rum and fresh juices, it’s easy to make and dangerously drinkable. It's the perfect cocktail for Mardi Gras or anytime you want a taste of the Big Easy!
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Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American, Southern
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 2
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Equipment

  • liquid measuring cup
  • dry measuring cup
  • measuring spoons
  • juicer
  • cocktail shaker
  • small saucepan

Ingredients

  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup water
  • ¼ cup white rum
  • ¼ cup dark rum
  • ¼ cup passionfruit juice
  • 2 tablespoon fresh orange juice
  • 2 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon grenadine
  • Orange slices, lime slices, and maraschino cherries for garnish

Instructions

  • Make the simple syrup: Combine the sugar and water in a small saucepan over medium heat and cook just until the sugar dissolves, about 1 minute. Let cool.
  • Combine the white rum, dark rum, passionfruit juice, orange juice, lime juice, 2 tablespoons simple syrup, and grenadine in an ice-filled cocktail shaker.
  • Shake the mixture vigorously until chilled and strain into ice-filled glasses. Garnish and serve.