A fresh juice version of our classic drink...The Hurricane!

Mardi Gras 2012 is Tuesday, February 21st.  Mardi Gras, “Fat Tuesday”, is the last day of the Carnival season as it always falls the day before Ash Wednesday, the first day of Lent. The Hurricane is a fruit-colored relative of the “daiquiri”, and it’s credited to New Orleans tavern owner Pat O'Briens. In the 1940s, he created the fruity concoction and served it in hurricane-lamp-shaped glasses to give away to sailors. The drink caught on, and it has been a mainstay in the French Quarter in New Orleans ever since. I did find a healthier version of the Hurricane which is filled with fresh fruit juices, making it perfect for kids to enjoy too....minus the alcohol, of course!    

What you will need:
Makes 8 servings 


2 cups orange juice
2 cups pineapple juice
11/2 cups pomegranate juice
1/2 cup ruby red grapefruit juice
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice1
Crushed ice

1 Fresh cut pineapple
Maraschino cherries

 

What to do:

 Combine orange juice, pineapple juice, pomegranate juice, grapefruit and lime juice in a large pitcher stirring well. Serve in tall hurricane-style glasses over crushed ice. Garnish with pineapple and cherries.

To create an alcoholic version, add 1 to 1 1/2 cups light rum, mixing well.

 Happy Mardi Gras...!

Cheers!

Gratefully,

Deborah...xo!