{"id":2988,"date":"2014-08-08T04:00:26","date_gmt":"2014-08-08T11:00:26","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.therowdybaker.com\/?p=2988"},"modified":"2016-03-19T15:38:39","modified_gmt":"2016-03-19T22:38:39","slug":"huckleberry-hurricane","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.therowdybaker.com\/?p=2988","title":{"rendered":"Huckleberry Hurricane"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>What&#8217;s wild and wet and can knock your socks off? A Huckleberry Hurricane, of course.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button\/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.therowdybaker.com%2F%3Fp%3D2988&amp;media=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.therowdybaker.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2014%2F08%2FHuckleberry-hurricane-211x300.jpg&amp;description=Huckleberry%20Hurricane%20(use%20tequila%2C%20vodka%2C%20or%20rum...or%20no%20booze%20at%20all!)\" data-pin-do=\"buttonPin\" data-pin-config=\"beside\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/assets.pinterest.com\/images\/pidgets\/pinit_fg_en_rect_gray_20.png?w=584\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<!-- Please call pinit.js only once per page --><br \/>\n<script src=\"\/\/assets.pinterest.com\/js\/pinit.js\" async=\"\" type=\"text\/javascript\"><\/script><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.therowdybaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Huckleberry-hurricane.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2989 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.therowdybaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Huckleberry-hurricane.jpg?resize=584%2C831\" alt=\"Huckleberry hurricane\" width=\"584\" height=\"831\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.therowdybaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Huckleberry-hurricane.jpg?resize=720%2C1024 720w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.therowdybaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Huckleberry-hurricane.jpg?resize=211%2C300 211w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.therowdybaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Huckleberry-hurricane.jpg?w=996 996w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>When the group of <del datetime=\"2014-08-07T03:37:10+00:00\">nutcase<\/del>\u00a0bloggers I post recipes with each month decided to skip the baked goods and bring on our best summer drinks, there was no doubt in my mind what I&#8217;d make.<\/p>\n<p>I usually make huckleberry margaritas each year during berry picking season, sort of a reward for the hours of backbreaking work that went into foraging for this bounty. But I&#8217;ve got to tell you, white rum or vodka are lovely in this drink too! Margaritaa, daiquiria, or even (gasp) a booze-less version&#8230;all are wonderful. The important ingredient? Wild mountain huckleberries. You could use blueberries, but huckleberries have a much richer flavor. And I&#8217;m NOT talking about those nasty, sour, bright red huckleberries you find in the Pacific Northwest. These are found at high elevations and are dark purple and sweet; as precious as gold.<a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.therowdybaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/huckleberries.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-2991\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.therowdybaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/huckleberries.jpg?resize=300%2C226\" alt=\"huckleberries\" width=\"300\" height=\"226\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.therowdybaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/huckleberries.jpg?resize=300%2C226 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.therowdybaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/huckleberries.jpg?resize=396%2C300 396w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.therowdybaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/huckleberries.jpg?w=604 604w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>I love to add a big blob (that&#8217;s a technical baking term) of huckleberry jam to the mixture in the blender, but it&#8217;s not necessary. Simple syrup sweetens the drink very well, and in a pinch &#8211; if you&#8217;re desperately eager for that drink and don&#8217;t want to make the simple syrup &#8211; you can get away with just using a couple of tablespoons of superfine sugar.<\/p>\n<div class=\"easyrecipe\" data-rating=\"#rating#\">\t<link itemprop=\"image\" href=\"http:\/\/www.therowdybaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Huckleberry-hurricane-211x300.jpg\" \/>\n<div class=\"item ERName\">Huckleberry Hurricane<\/div>\n<div class=\"ERClear\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"ERHead\">Author: <span class=\"author\">The Rowdy Baker<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"ERSummary summary\">Makes 2 drinks.<\/div>\n<div class=\"ERIngredients\">\n<div class=\"ERIngredientsHeader\">Ingredients<\/div>\n<ul class=\"ingredients\">\n<li class=\"ingredient\">1\/2 cup sugar<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">1\/3 cup water<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">1 cup huckleberries (fresh or frozen)<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">1 cup crushed ice<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">juice from 1\/2 fresh lemon<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">1 tablespoon frozen limeade concentrate<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">1\/2 cup alcohol (tequila, white rum, or vodka)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ERInstructions\">\n<div class=\"ERInstructionsHeader\">Instructions<\/div>\n<div class=\"instructions\">\n<ol>\n<li class=\"instruction\">In a small sauce pan, combine the sugar and water. Cook and whisk over medium heat until sugar is dissolved. Cool completely. (If you are in a hurry, put ice water in a larger pan and set the small one in it to cool quickly.) You won&#8217;t use all of the simple syrup, but my guess is you&#8217;ll be making a second batch of drinks! If not, it will store in the refrigerator for several days.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">In a blender, combine 1\/4 cup of the cooled sugar mixture and the remaining ingredients. Blend until smooth. Taste. Add additional sugar if desired.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Serve immediately.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ERNutrition\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"endeasyrecipe\" style=\"display: none;\">3.2.1311<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Adapt this recipe to your own tastes, and beware of brain freeze!<a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.therowdybaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/summer-drink-roundup.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-2993\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.therowdybaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/summer-drink-roundup.jpg?resize=300%2C300\" alt=\"summer drink roundup\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.therowdybaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/summer-drink-roundup.jpg?resize=300%2C300 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.therowdybaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/summer-drink-roundup.jpg?resize=150%2C150 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.therowdybaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/summer-drink-roundup.jpg?w=590 590w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Here are links to the other fantastic summer drinks &#8211; I hope you&#8217;ll go check them all out!<br \/>\nLorinda<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/mooreorlesscooking.com\/2014\/07\/30\/pineapple-kalejitos\/\" target=\"_new\">Pineapple Kalejitos<\/a> from Moore or Less Cooking Blog.<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/cookingfromasahm.blogspot.com\/2014\/07\/cherry-chocolate-shake.html\" target=\"_new\">Cherry Chocolate Shake<\/a> from Cooking From a Stay at Home Mom.<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/tampacakegirl.wordpress.com\/2014\/08\/Melon-Pucker-Martini\/\" target=\"_new\">Melon Pucker Martini<\/a> from Tampa Cake Girl.<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.hunwhatsfordinner.com\/2014\/08\/cherry-coconut-milkshakes.html\" target=\"_new\">Mommy&#8217;s Cherry Chocolate Milkshakes<\/a> from Hun, What&#8217;s For Dinner?<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/crumbsinmymustachio.wordpress.com\/2014\/08\/Spiked-Shortcake-Italian-Soda\/\" target=\"_new\">Spiked Shortcake Italian Soda<\/a> from Crumbs in my Mustachio.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What&#8217;s wild and wet and can knock your socks off? A Huckleberry Hurricane, of course. 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