Cocktails

Hurricane

Hurricane is an alcoholic cocktail built on Dark Rum. It leans sweet, citrus and vanilla. Shaken and served in a Hurricane Glass. Expect about 11.9% ABV and roughly 425 kcal (estimated per recipe).

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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

2.0 ozDark RumBase Spirit
1.0 ozlight rumBase Spirit
1.0 ozPassion Fruit SyrupSweetener
4.0 ozLime JuiceJuice
2.0 ozOrange juiceJuice
to tasteeach Simple SyrupSweetener
to tastegrenadineSweetener
1 garnishOrange half-wheelGarnish
1 garnishmaraschino cherryGarnish

How to Make It

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

How to Serve

Glass: Hurricane Glass
Temperature: Chilled
Ice: Ice
Method: Shaken

Served Chilled

Taste profile

Primary flavours

Sweet Citrus Vanilla

Supporting notes

TartPassion FruitCaramel Molasses

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?

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-Free Vegan Vegetarian

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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Last updated July 12, 2026

Ingredients, measures and method are taken from the source recipe; roles and serving details are mapped from reviewed evidence.

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Frequently asked questions

What is a Hurricane?: The Hurricane is a cocktail made with 9 ingredients, traditionally served in a Hurricane Glass. It has an ABV of approximately 11.9%. A standard serving contains approximately 425 calories.
What does a Hurricane taste like?: Hurricane has a flavour profile featuring Sweet, Citrus, Vanilla, Tart. The exact taste varies depending on the brands and measures used.
How strong is a Hurricane?: The Hurricane has an ABV of approximately 11.9%. That's approximately 2.19 US standard drinks. This recipe is estimated to contain 425 kcal, 46.8g sugar, 57.4g carbs. Strength varies depending on the exact measures and ingredients used.
When is a Hurricane typically served?: Hurricane is often suggested for Tropical, based on its flavour profile and typical serve.
What drinks are similar to a Hurricane?: If you enjoy Hurricane, the "similar flavour profile" suggestions on this page point to cocktails that share its flavour character. Drinks with a matching spirit base and comparable body and acidity feel closest.
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.
What do the sensory profile dimensions mean?: Sensory profile dimensions describe key flavour characteristics: Body (light to full), Dryness (sweet to bone dry), Acidity (flat to crisp), Fruitiness (subtle to prominent) and Boldness (delicate to bold). Each scale helps you compare cocktails at a glance and find ones with similar character.
How do I use sensory profiles to find cocktails I like?: Compare the Body, Acidity and Fruitiness of Hurricane with other cocktails. If you enjoy this drink, look for others with a similar profile. Adjust one dimension at a time to discover new favourites while staying in your flavour comfort zone.