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Hurricane Mocktail

Published: Feb 21, 2020 · Modified: Mar 9, 2023 by Brooke · This post may contain affiliate links, which can earn us a commission.

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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.

people doing a toast with two hurricane mocktails
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About

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.

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.

There seems to be two theories out there.  One is that it's named after the tall, curvy glass it's served in, and the other is that the password to get into Pat O'Brien's New Orleans establishment was "Storm's brewin'."

Questions

What does this 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.

closeup of a hurricane mocktail

How many calories are in this beverage?

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 this 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 serve this?

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.

How should I store leftovers?

Any leftover fruit juice mix and Sprite should be covered and stored in the fridge.  It should keep for a couple of days.

three hurricane mocktails

Can you freeze leftover base mix?

Yes.  Make sure you are pouring the juice mix into a freezer safe container with a fitted lid.  It will take several hours for it to freeze.  When ready to use let it sit out on the counter so it can soften enough for it to be spooned into glasses and topped off with the Sprite.

The photo below shows what a frozen one looks like.  The one in the photo was made with ice instead of the frozen juice mix.

glasses of frozen hurricane mocktail

How to Make

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

bottles of ingredients for hurricane mocktail

Pour all the fruit juices into a large glass pitcher.

pouring juices into a pitcher

Make the simple syrup. Mix together 1 cup water and 1 cup sugar in a saucepan over medium heat.  Stir until the sugar has dissolved, then let it simmer for a few minutes.

Add the simple syrup to the juice mixture.

pouring simple syrup into a pitcher of fruit juice

Pour in the grenadine.

pouring grenadine into a pitcher of fruit juice

Add the rum extract if desired, then cover the pitcher and chill it.

adding rum extract to a pitcher of fruit juice

Place a few ice cubes into a glass and fill it ¾ of the way with the juice mixture.

person pouring hurricane mocktail into a glass

Fill the remainder of the glass with Sprite.

person pouring Sprite into a hurricane glass

Prep the garnishes by slicing the navel oranges.  Take the stems off the maraschino cherries, and put three on each bamboo pick.

person garnishing a hurricane mocktail with an orange slice

Serve immediately and enjoy!

person holding a hurricane mocktail

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.

Pro 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.

Craving other non-alcoholic drinks?  You'll want to check out these recipes.

  • Peach Daiquiri
  • Strawberry Daiquiri
  • Mango Daiquiri
  • Caesar Mocktail
  • Non-Alcoholic Mocha Martini

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Recipe

closeup of a hurricane mocktail

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
Total Time: 15 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

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.

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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This recipe was originally published on February 14, 2020.

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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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