First off, I hope everyone on the Right coast is safe and made it through Hurricane Irene with minimum damages. It was a doozy for some, especially in the Southern Vermont area and local farms all across the the Eastern half of New York State. My wife, who works near Manchester, VT was unable to drive East because of flooded roads and dangerous creek and river water levels. It's tough times for many - good luck with the cleanup! I figured what's better than celebrating the passing of a Hurricane, than drinking a Hurricane.
So, what's a Hurricane you say?
A Hurricane is an extremely sweet alcoholic drink made with fruit juice, syrup or grenadine and rum. It is one of many popular drinks served in the Big Easy where it's gained popularity during the roaring 20's.
Via: (Wiki)
The creation of this passion fruit-colored relative of a Daiquiri drink is credited to New Orleans tavern owner Pat O'Brien. In the 1940s, he needed to create a new drink to help him get rid of all of the less popular rum that local distributors forced him to buy before he could get a few cases of more popular liquors such as scotch and whiskey. He poured the concoction into hurricane-lamp-shaped glasses and gave it away to sailors. The drink caught on, and it has been a mainstay in the French Quarter ever since. It is more commonly served in a disposable plastic cup, as New Orleans laws permit drinking in public and leaving a bar with a drink, but prohibit public drinking from glass or metal containers.
So, why not a Monday Happy Hour honoring those who were battered by Miss Irene?
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