Post #783877 by AceExplorer on Tue, Feb 13, 2018 9:46 AM

One more thing... Don't overlook the non-tiki Sazerac cocktail as it also originated in New Orleans. The Sazerac and the Hurricane are from different eras, and each uses a different base spirit. A number of us here on TC have previously admitted to enjoying a well-made Sazzie, so I thought I would mention it. I don't think either cocktail is really connected solidly to Mardi Gras per se, but just to the city and people of New Orleans.

Just checked the Hurricane recipe in my Tiki+ app and the Bum solidly attributes the "original drink" recipe to Louis Culligan of Pat O'Brien's in New Orleans circa 1940s. And in the photo the drink is very red looking. The only three ingredients are lemon juice, passion fruit syrup, and dark Jamaican rum. If you can get red from those three, then you're all set. But I wouldn't worry about it because authentic ingredients and ratios would make the authentic drink and color would be secondary.

Helluva fun experiment to conduct!!!!