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Hurricane Mocktail

Published: Feb 21, 2020 · Modified: Oct 2, 2024 by Brooke Fajcz · As an Amazon Influencer, we earn from qualifying purchases.

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Sit back and relax while sipping on this hurricane mocktail, and you'll feel like you're in New Orleans.  It's a sweet fruity tropical drink that is as much fun to make as it is to drink.

Looking for other easy and delicious mocktails? Don't miss our blue lagoon and mocktail sunrise recipes. Don't miss our 13 Mardi Gras recipes, too!

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About

What is a hurricane drink? This popular fruity drink is red in color, garnished with a maraschino cherry and an orange slice, and is traditionally served in a hurricane glass. It's especially popular in New Orleans at Mardi Gras.

Who invented the hurricane drink? The traditional hurricane drink is credited to Pat O'Brien in New Orleans, who invented it during WWII. He wanted to do a twist on a daiquiri to use up surplus ingredients, and he even gave the drink away to his younger patrons!  It eventually caught on and now has became very popular, especially during Mardi Gras.

How did this drink get its name? One theory is that it's named after the tall, curvy glass it's served in, which resembles a hurricane lamp. (The unique shape kept strong winds from blowing out the flame inside.) The other is that the password to get into Pat O'Brien's establishment was "Storm's brewin'."

Ingredients

bottles of ingredients for hurricane mocktail.

Our Hurricane Mocktail uses ingredients that are easy to find at most large grocery stores. Let's talk about some of the key ingredients.

  • Fruit Juices: Passion fruit juice, orange juice, pineapple juice, lime juice
  • Soda: Lemon-lime soda like Sprite
  • Sweetener: Simple syrup (water and white granulated sugar)
  • Other Flavorings: Grenadine, rum extract
  • Garnishes: Maraschino cherries, navel orange, bamboo skewers

See recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.

Variations

  • Can't find passion fruit juice?  Use passion fruit syrup, V8 tropical blend, or Hawaiian punch.
  • Don't want to use lime juice?  Try using freshly squeezed lemon juice instead.
  • Want to serve a frozen version?  Freeze the base mix for 8 hours or overnight.  Break up the slush with a fork, put into a glass, and top with Sprite.
  • Can't have red dye?  Make your own grenadine with 100% pomegranate juice, sugar, and rose water.
  • Want it to taste a little like rum?  Add a bit of rum extract.
  • Want to decorate the rim?  Dip the rim in water, then in white sugar.

How to Make Hurricane Mocktail

Gather all the ingredients.  Pour the juices.  Make the simple syrup, let it cool in the freezer for 15 minutes, then juice the limes.

pouring juice and grenadine into a glass pitcher.
  1. Pour all the fruit juices into a large glass pitcher. (image 1)
  2. Add the simple syrup and grenadine to the juice mixture. (image 2)
adding rum extract to the drink and pouring.
  1. Stir to mix everything together. (image 3)
  2. Add the rum extract if desired, then cover the pitcher and chill it. (image 4)
adding Sprite and garnishing the drink.
  1. Place a few ice cubes into a glass and fill it ¾ of the way with the juice mixture. Fill the remainder of the glass with Sprite. (image 5)
  2. Garnish with orange slices and a skewer of maraschino cherries. Serve immediately and enjoy! (image 6)

Recipe FAQs

What does hurricane mocktail taste like?

This mocktail has a fruity taste, thanks to the passion fruit, orange, pineapple and lime juice.  Plus, it's sweet due to the simple syrup and the grenadine.  Overall, this drink tastes like the tropics and is very pleasant and refreshing.

How many calories are in a hurricane mocktail?

A 12 ounce glass contains 252 calories and 64 g of carbs.  Plus, it meets more than 60% of your daily requirement for vitamin C, thanks to the orange and pineapple juice.

Can I make a hurricane mocktail ahead of time?

Yes, you most certainly can.  Mix everything in a pitcher, but hold off on pouring in the Sprite until you're ready to serve it.  Prep the garnishes by getting the oranges sliced and the cherries on the bamboo stirrers.

How should I store leftover hurricane mocktail?

Any leftover fruit juice mix and Sprite should be covered and stored in the fridge. It should keep for a couple of days. It also can be frozen and enjoyed as a slushie.

Serve

For a large party, have the guests serve themselves by providing the cold fruit juice mixture, Sprite, crushed ice, and the garnishes.

For a small gathering, set out the glassware and cold ingredients, then mix the drinks at one time and serve immediately.

glass of hurricane mocktail with orange.

Expert Tips

  • The ratios for this drink is 2:1:1 for passion fruit, orange and pineapple then ½:1/2:½ for lime juice, simple syrup, and grenadine.
  • Don't like your drink diluted?  Make extra juice mix and freeze it in ice cube trays.  Use that instead of ice in the drinks.

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Recipe

hurricane mocktail with an orange slice.

Hurricane Mocktail

A hurricane mocktail is an easy recipe to make for a crowd in a pitcher.  Learn how to make this popular Mardis Gras drink for parties the classic way, and also as a frozen slushie.  It's simple, fun, fruity, and refreshing.
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Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes minutes
Servings: 8 cups
Calories: 277kcal
Author: Brooke & Emma

Ingredients
 

For a Pitcher

  • 3 cups Welch's passionfruit juice
  • 1 ½ cups orange juice
  • 1 ½ cups pineapple juice
  • ¾ cups freshly squeezed lime juice, about 8 medium limes
  • ¾ cup simple syrup
  • ¾ cup grenadine
  • 1 teaspoon rum extract
  • Chilled lemon-lime soda, such as Sprite
  • Crushed ice, for each glass

Garnishes

  • 8 maraschino cherries
  • 8 orange slices, from 2 navel oranges
  • 8 bamboo skewers
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Instructions

  • Combine all the drink ingredients except the Sprite in a large pitcher.  Cover and refrigerate the pitcher if you're making this ahead.
  • When ready to serve, place crushed ice in each glass, then fill each hurricane glass ¾ full.  Fill the glass with Sprite, then gently stir.
  • Garnish with a pick of 3 maraschino cherries and an orange slice.  Serve cold.

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Notes

  • The ratios for this drink is 2:1:1 for passion fruit, orange and pineapple then ½:1/2:½ for lime juice, simple syrup, and grenadine.
  • Don't like your drink diluted?  Make extra juice mix and freeze it in ice cube trays.  Use that instead of ice in the drinks.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 277kcal (14%)Carbohydrates: 72g (24%)Protein: 1g (2%)Fat: 1g (2%)Saturated Fat: 1g (6%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 34mg (1%)Potassium: 487mg (14%)Fiber: 1g (4%)Sugar: 61g (68%)Vitamin A: 802IU (16%)Vitamin C: 69mg (84%)Calcium: 32mg (3%)Iron: 2mg (11%)

Serving sizes and nutritional information are only an estimate and may vary from your results.

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  1. Nieta

    March 02, 2022 at 1:37 am

    5 stars
    Absolutely loved this recipe! I’m pregnant and can’t drink but this hurricane made me feel like I wasn’t missing out on anything. My family loved it! It’s now one of my favorites. Thank you for sharing!

    Reply
    • Emma

      March 02, 2022 at 6:28 am

      We're so glad you enjoyed the hurricane so much, Nieta! Thanks for your kind comment!

      Reply
  2. Beth

    February 14, 2020 at 2:36 pm

    5 stars
    This vibrant drink is full of citrus and passion fruit. The chilled juice is blended with Sprite. Of course, the cherries add little bombs of sweetness. It tastes a bit like mango.

    Reply
    • Emma

      February 14, 2020 at 2:46 pm

      The passion fruit does taste a little like mango. Glad you liked this drink, Beth!

      Reply
  3. Alex

    February 14, 2020 at 2:35 pm

    5 stars
    The sweet and sour flavors go together, and the Sprite just makes it POP! The drink is such a pretty color. The passion fruit juice is like a tropical heaven!

    Reply
    • Emma

      February 14, 2020 at 2:44 pm

      I’m glad that you enjoyed it so much!

      Reply

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