On the Independence Day we packed up Piper and went to my older sister's house. My sister frequently makes a mixed grill with steak, shrimp, sausages, chicken, and veggies, which she serves with a chimichurri and crusty bread. This year, she decided to mix it up and grilled bronzino and lamb chops along with a bunch of vegetables and a caprese salad.
Unfortunately, I did not know that my sister changed the menu so my decision to make Hurricanes didn't exactly match the Mediterranean-inspired food. I thought that on a July day a punch would be a good option and that a rum punch would be especially good because rum is my brother-in-law's favorite spirit.
Piper cooperated and entire time. She ate. She slept. She didn't fuss at all.
The recipe I use for Hurricanes is from Emril via www.foodnetwork.com. If you miss New Orleans, while not as good as being at the piano bar at Pat O's, these Hurricanes will scratch that itch (and probably reduce the hangover because they're far less sugary).
Hurricanes
- 12 ounces dark rum
- 12 ounces light rum
- 10 ounces orange juice
- 10 ounces lime juice
- 10 ounces Grenadine
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