Cooking Around the Calendar

January 8, 1815, the United States achieved its greatest land victory of the War of 1812 near New Orleans.

If you are a youngster, you probably have never heard the song “The Battle of New Orleans”, recorded by country artist Johnny Horton in 1959. Lucky you! Many years ago, I spent an endless week listening to my vocally challenged first husband sing the refrain at least 6 times a day while we were visiting New Orleans. He was quite a military history buff, and loved our visits to various battlefields and the Civil War museum.

For my part, I really enjoyed the French Quarter and the Garden District, as well as the food. You might have noticed that I’m rather fond of the flavors of New Orleans.

One thing I will never forgot is my first Hurricane. The drink that is, not the weather phenomenon. We were wandering the French Quarter, and stopped into the Old Absinthe House for refreshment. The building dates from 1806, and legend has it that  Major General Andrew Jackson conferred with privateer Jean Lafitte in a secret chamber on the second floor prior to the famous battle.

That’s where I had my first Hurricane, and it was a doozy. As we were walking out, I couldn’t help but notice that just one fruity tasting drink was making it’s presence known. If you’ve been to NOLA, you’ve probably tried the famous version served at Pat O’Briens. It’s quite a bright red, does taste suitably fruity, and you can get a cool souvenir glass. But for me Old Absinthe House’s version, with fresh fruit juices and plenty of rum will always be my favorite. Every time I go back to New Orleans, one of my first stops is my favorite bar, with my favorite fruity rum drink.

New Orleans Hurricane

The quintessential fruity rum drink; guaranteed to bring out your inner pirate and keep skurvy at bay.

Print Recipe Pin Recipe

Servings: 2 drinks

Course: Drinks

Cuisine: American, Cajun

Ingredients Method

Ingredients

  

1x2x3x?

Simple Syrup

• 1 cup cane sugar
• 1 cup water

Hurricane

• 1/2 cup dark rum
• 1/2 cup white rum
• 4 tablespoons fresh orange juice
• 4 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 1/2 cup passion fruit juice
• 2 tablespoon grenadine
• 4 tablespoons simple syrup
• maraschino cherries, orange slices for garnish

Method

 

Simple Syrup

1. Combine sugar and water in a small saucepan, over medium heat. Stir until the sugar has dissolved. Keep refrigerated until needed.

Hurricane

1. In a pitcher, add the rums, fruit juices, grenadine and simple syrup. Stir until combined.
2. Pour the drinks into two tall glasses with ice. Garnish with maraschino cherries and orange slices.
3. Optional: float a little dark rum on top of the drink, before adding the garnish.

Tried this recipe?

Let us know how it was!