Around the World in 60 Cocktails: Hura

You probably already know that Argentina has the tango, Japan has kabuki and Austria has the waltz. But did you know that the Cook Islands’ national dance is called the Hura? Sometimes called ura or ‘upa’upa, wild and sensuous movements accompany highly rhythmic drumming for a dance that, while reminiscent of the Hawaiian Hula or the Tahitian Tamuré, is far more lascivious and fierce.

The dance is still a great source of pride of the islanders; mothers oil their baby’s limbs from toddlerhood so that the skin is supple, and great care is taken over the costumes for both sexes.

Appropriately, this cocktail is a twist on the classic Queen’s Park Swizzle. Similar to a Mojito, sugar syrup is balanced by the fresh acidity of lime and passion fruit juice, while Plantation Pineapple Rum brings a rich and delicious bouquet of citrus peel, ripe banana spices and pineapple. We think this tropical and aromatic number will definitely have you in a spin!