7 Days of Mardi Gras: Day 3

For day three of my 7 Days of Mardi Gras, I wanted to go with a classic New Orleans cocktail: the famous hurricane. There are so many hurricane recipes out there that it is a little overwhelming. I happened to have a pouch of Pat O'Brien's famous mix so I decided to just go with that.

Here is a little history I got offline about Pat O'Brien's:

Pat O'Brien's Bar and its legendary fruity rum drink are both an integral part of New Orleans culture and cocktail history. Pat O's created the original cocktail during World War II when liquors like whiskey were hard to come by but rum was plentiful. The recipe quickly evolved and the tasty treat was served in a special glass shaped like a hurricane lamp, hence the name. Today the drink is as popular as ever! In fact, the Pat O'Brien's Hurricane glass is one of the most sought-after souvenirs in New Orleans. We can't all make it to NOLA every time we crave one, so the kind folks at Pat O's decided to sell their delicious mix sealed in a moisture proof foil pouch. Sip on a bit of history, no matter where you are.

How to make an authentic Pat O'Brien's Hurricane:

In a 26 oz. Hurricane glass, mix * 4 oz. of good Dark Rum * 4 oz. of Pat O'Brien's Hurricane Mix * Fill with crushed ice * Garnish with an orange and cherry.

The recipe calls for "good" dark rum so I went with my favorite, Kraken.