Hurricane

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Hurricane born for Pat O'Brien's Bar for New Orleans during World War II. Whiskey bin scarce, but rum bin plenty, so di bar need way to sell more rum. Dem create tropical fruit punch wey dem dey serve for glasses wey look like hurricane lamp, and New Orleans legend born. E still be di city im unofficial party drink. Hurricane no get shame to be tropical—passion fruit im exotic sour taste meet orange sweetness, with lime wey dey give balance and grenadine wey dey add color and depth. Two types of rum dey create complexity while fruit dey keep things approachable. E sweet, strong and dangerously easy to drink. Dis cocktail dey attract people wey love tropical drinks and New Orleans culture. E dey perfect for Mardi Gras celebrations, summer parties or anytime wey you want something festive and like vacation. Pro Tips: Quality passion fruit juice (or puree) na wetin dey make di difference between great Hurricane and average one. Di iconic hurricane glass na part of di experience. No dey stingy with rum—e suppose dey noticeable through di fruit. Only fresh citrus. Pat O'Brien's original use equal parts rum for reason.