Finest Call Hurricane Mix 1L

Finest Call Hurricane Mix 1L is a ready-to-use, non-alcoholic cocktail mixer (less than 0.5% ABV) in a 1-liter bottle, built around a blend of passion fruit puree, lime juice, and dark cherries. Produced by American Beverage Marketers, the brand is known for its patented packaging design — a system that has earned four United States and international patents — and gentle fruit processing methods intended to preserve vibrant color and flavor.

Quick Facts: ABV: <0.5%  |  Origin: United States  |  Type: Non-Alcoholic Cocktail Mixer  |  Producer: American Beverage Marketers

Production & Heritage

American Beverage Marketers produces the Finest Call line using fruit sourced globally and harvested at optimal ripeness to maintain a consistent flavor profile batch to batch. The company's gentle processing approach aims to retain the natural vibrancy of its fruit ingredients rather than relying heavily on artificial color or flavor. The packaging, introduced in 1995, features a ventilated directional pour spout and continuous-thread bottle closure — a design engineered for speed and accuracy behind a busy bar.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Tropical passion fruit leads immediately, followed by a tart citrus lift from the lime component. A subtle dark cherry sweetness rounds out the nose.

Taste: The entry is bright and fruit-forward, with passion fruit puree providing a thick, pulpy mouthfeel. Mid-palate, lime juice adds acidity and structure, while dark cherry introduces a deeper, slightly jammy sweetness that balances the tartness.

Finish: The finish is moderately sweet with lingering tropical fruit and a mild citrus tang. It leaves enough residual tartness to pair well with rum or other base spirits without becoming cloying.

How to Drink Finest Call Hurricane

This mixer is designed to be combined directly with spirits — no additional juicing, muddling, or syrup-making required. Simply pour over ice with your chosen rum and shake or stir.

• Classic Hurricane: The intended use — combine with light and dark rum in a Hurricane glass for a faithful rendition of the New Orleans original.
• Tropical Rum Punch: Use as the fruit base in a large-format punch bowl, stretched with soda water and layered with aged rum for depth.
• Hurricane Margarita Twist: Substitute for traditional margarita mix alongside tequila and a float of dark rum to bridge tropical and citrus profiles.

Best For

• High-volume home entertaining where speed and consistency matter
• Mardi Gras and New Orleans-themed parties
• Bar programs needing a reliable Hurricane base without fresh-squeezing
• Tropical cocktail nights with guests who prefer fruit-forward drinks

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Finest Call Hurricane taste like? The dominant flavors are tropical passion fruit and tart lime, with a darker cherry sweetness underneath that gives the mix body and depth beyond a standard citrus-only mixer.

How does Finest Call Hurricane compare to Pat O'Brien's Hurricane Mix? Pat O'Brien's Hurricane Mix is the category's most recognized name, directly tied to the New Orleans bar where the cocktail was popularized. Finest Call differentiates itself through its use of passion fruit puree and gentle processing methods, while Pat O'Brien's leans into brand heritage and a sweeter, more syrup-forward profile.

Is Finest Call Hurricane good for cocktails? It is specifically formulated as a cocktail mixer, designed to be combined with rum or other spirits rather than consumed on its own — the flavor balance and sweetness level are calibrated to work once diluted with ice and alcohol.

Where is Finest Call Hurricane made? Finest Call Hurricane Mix is produced in the United States by American Beverage Marketers, using fruit sourced from global growing regions selected for optimal ripeness and flavor consistency.

What foods pair well with Finest Call Hurricane cocktails? Cajun and Creole dishes like jambalaya or blackened shrimp complement the drink's New Orleans roots. Grilled jerk chicken works well against the tropical fruit. Coconut shrimp echoes the cocktail's island character. Spicy sliders or pulled pork benefit from the drink's sweetness as a counterbalance.

What sizes does Finest Call Hurricane come in? The standard widely available format is the 1-liter bottle, which features Finest Call's patented pour-spout closure system designed for efficient bartending use.

Is Finest Call Hurricane worth the price? Finest Call positions as a professional-grade mixer in the mid-range value tier — more ingredient-driven than budget supermarket mixes, while remaining affordable enough for high-volume bar use and home entertaining.

Why Finest Call Hurricane?

The combination of passion fruit puree, lime juice, and dark cherry gives this mixer a layered flavor profile that avoids the one-dimensional sweetness common in many premade hurricane mixes. American Beverage Marketers' gentle processing methods preserve natural fruit color and vibrancy, reducing reliance on artificial additives. The patented 1L bottle with its directional pour spout is a genuine functional advantage for bartenders working at speed. For anyone building Hurricane cocktails at volume — whether behind a commercial bar or hosting a backyard party — this mixer delivers a consistent, fruit-forward foundation that rewards good rum rather than masking it.