Hurricane glass

Cocktails served in a Hurricane glass

The hurricane glass is a tall, curvy glass shaped like an old hurricane lamp, and it is the classic vessel for the Hurricane cocktail from New Orleans and many tropical drinks. This page lists all recipes served in a hurricane glass, from rum punches to frozen fruit drinks, with tips on ice, garnish and the portion sizes this generous glass invites.

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Shape and purpose

A hurricane glass has a short stem or foot and a tall bowl that curves in and out, similar to the glass chimney of a hurricane lamp. It usually holds about 400 to 600 ml. The size gives room for crushed ice, fruit garnishes and blended drinks.

Which drinks belong here

The Hurricane (rum, passion fruit and citrus), tropical rum punches, the Piña Colada, frozen fruit drinks and many colourful long drinks.

Tips