Crossfire Hurricane
The Crossfire Hurricane
A cocktail with history, rhythm, and swagger. The original Hurricane first blew in at Pat O’Brien’s Bar in New Orleans — a drink served in a hurricane-lamp glass and synonymous with the city’s vibrant spirit. Decades later, our version turns up the volume with Crossfire Hurricane Rum, its name borrowed from the Stones’ Jumpin’ Jack Flash: “I was born in a crossfire hurricane.”
The Stones have always shared a deep connection with New Orleans. Local legend Allen Toussaint — the songwriter and horn arranger behind Fortune Teller, which the band covered early on — helped shape their sound. After recording Goats Head Soup in Jamaica, the Stones hit Toussaint’s Sea-Saint Studios in ’72 for horn overdubs. The Crossfire Hurricane captures that same energy: rum and rhythm, from Kingston to New Orleans.
Recipe
- 60ml Crossfire Hurricane Rum
- 30ml pineapple juice
- 15ml orange juice (or blood orange juice)
- 10ml freshly squeezed lime juice
- 5ml brown sugar syrup (2 parts sugar : 1 part water)
- 5ml passion fruit syrup
Garnish
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Pineapple wedge and cherry
Method
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Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker with cubed ice. Shake well and strain into a chilled glass.
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Fill a hurricane glass with crushed ice and pour over the mix.
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Garnish with a pineapple wedge and cherry.
