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Hurricane

Hurricane is a bold tropical cocktail with a fruit-forward profile and a generous rum-style structure. Served chilled, it suits festive occasions where the drink should feel colourful, strong and relaxed.

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Cocktailalcoholic11.9% ABV9 ingredients

At a Glance

425 kcalCalories
11.9%ABV
46.8gSugar
57.4gCarbs
2.19Std Drinks

Estimated from parsed ingredients and typical ingredient nutrition. Some ingredient data may be approximate.

These nutrition figures are approximate estimates for this recipe — actual values vary with your exact measures, brands and serving size.

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How hard is it to make?

Moderateshaken drink

Why: 9 ingredients, shaken drink, requires shaker

Estimated from the ingredient count and technique.

Ingredients

How to Make It

  1. Shake with ice and strain into ice-filled Hurricane glass.Shaken
  2. Garnish with orange and cherry.Garnish

How to Serve

Glass
Hurricane Glass
Temperature
Chilled
Ice
Ice
Method
Shaken
Served Chilled

Serving tips

Serving tips

Serve Hurricane cold and taste the citrus balance before adding extra sugar. Fresh citrus usually makes the biggest difference. It is commonly matched with seafood, ceviche, salads style pairings.

Taste

What does Hurricane taste like?

Hurricane is bright and tart, with citrus carrying much of the first impression. Sweetness and dilution need to balance the sharpness.

Primary flavours

SweetCitrusVanilla

Supporting notes

TartPassion FruitCaramelMolasses

Flavor tags are derived from ingredient-level flavor mappings.

Estimated sensory profile

StrengthLight – Strong
BodyLight – Full
SweetnessDry – Sweet
AcidityFlat – Crisp
FruitinessEarthy – Fruity
  • Noticeably sweet
  • Bright and citrusy
  • Fruity and vibrant

What do these dimensions mean?

Practical notes

When to choose it

How to decide if Hurricane is right for you

Hurricane is best when you want brightness and a clean tart edge. Choose it if citrus balance matters more than richness, creaminess or heavy sweetness. The listed serve is about 10.6% ABV, so strength is part of the decision.

Skip if

Skip Hurricane if...

Skip Hurricane if tart citrus is not what you want. Sour-style drinks rely on acidity, so they can feel sharp when you are looking for richness or sweetness.

When to serve

  • TropicalSuggested from its passion fruit notes.

Occasion tags are inferred from drink style, serving format, flavour profile, food-pairing theme, recipe metadata, and strict multi-signal supplemental rule matches.

Diet & lifestyle

Compatible, based on the listed ingredients

Gluten-FreeVeganVegetarian

Not compatible

KetoLow-CarbLow-Sugar

Diet tags are ingredient-level and nutrition-estimate based. Product brands, preparation methods, quantities, and substitutions may change compatibility.

Alternatives to try

Choose an ingredient to see reviewed substitutions, or filter for a different preference.

Reviewed ingredient substitutions

Dark Rum2.0 oz

Aged RumWorks, with a noticeable change
How much to use
Use the same amount; taste before changing sweetener.
What changes
Aged rum can replace dark rum when a somewhat drier, oak-led profile is acceptable.
Light RumWorks, but changes the drink
How much to use
Use the same amount; expect less depth and dark sugar character.
What changes
Light rum can replace dark rum only when a lighter, cleaner result is acceptable.
Vegan-compatibleVegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Light Rum1.0 oz

Aged RumKnown variation
How much to use
Use the same amount; reduce rich sweeteners only if the drink becomes too heavy.
What changes
Aged rum can replace light rum when a fuller, oakier variation is acceptable.
Dark RumWorks, but changes the drink
How much to use
Use the same amount; reduce rich sweeteners if the result becomes too heavy.
What changes
Dark rum can replace light rum when a deeper, heavier rum profile is welcome.
Vegan-compatibleVegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Lime Juice4.0 oz

Lemon JuiceWorks, with a noticeable change
How much to use
Start with the same amount, then adjust sweetness if needed.
What changes
Lemon juice can usually replace lime juice, but the drink becomes less tropical and more lemon-forward.
Vegan-compatibleVegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Orange Juice2.0 oz

Pineapple JuiceWorks, but changes the drink
How much to use
Use the same amount first; reduce sweetener if the drink becomes too rich.
What changes
Pineapple juice can replace orange juice when a more tropical result is acceptable.
Vegan-compatibleVegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible
Grapefruit JuiceNot a neutral swap
How much to use
Use less at first and consider adding a little sweetener.
What changes
Grapefruit juice is not a neutral substitute for orange juice; it makes the drink sharper and more bitter.
Vegan-compatibleVegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Grenadineto taste

Fresh GrenadineGood swap
How much to use
Use the same amount.
What changes
Fresh grenadine is usually a close substitute for grenadine.
Pomegranate SyrupWorks, with a noticeable change
How much to use
Use the same amount, then adjust sweetness if needed.
What changes
Pomegranate syrup can replace grenadine when a more pomegranate-forward flavor is acceptable.
Vegan-compatibleVegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Reviewed component substitutions are not guarantees that the replacement was tested in this exact recipe. Follow the reviewed adjustment note and taste before serving.

Preference filters use current ingredient, nutrition and diet evidence. They are not medical advice, and this database contract does not store user selections.

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Frequently asked questions

Can I make a Hurricane at home?
Yes. The Hurricane uses 9 ingredients, making it more involved to prepare at home. You will need a Hurricane Glass. Use quality spirits and fresh ingredients for the best result.