In the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey, we thought it might be a good idea to dig up an old cocktail recipe with which to honor all the heroes who came to the aid of the residents of the Gulf Coast. Men and woman, professionals and volunteers have been working around the clock and have saved the lives of thousands. So, we raise a Hurricane with a hearty cheer of thanks.
The Hurricane is one of those iconic tropical cocktails that you should know and will never forget. It is a fun rum drink that is filled with fruit juices and is actually quite easy to make.
The Hurricane became popular at Pat O’Briens bar in 1940’s New Orleans. The story behind the drink says that it debuted during the 1939 World’s Fair in New York City and was named after the hurricane lamp-shaped glasses that the first drinks were served in (still known as a hurricane glass). Read more.