Missionary's Downfall
A light, minty frozen blend of white rum, peach, and pineapple.
The Missionary's Downfall is a Don the Beachcomber masterpiece that defies the heavy, spicy stereotype of tiki drinks. It blends white rum with peach brandy, honey, pineapple, and a massive amount of fresh mint into a pale green, slushy serve. The flavor is exceptionally cooling and herbaceous, with the peach providing a soft fruit backdrop. It is historically significant for its lightness and use of garden-fresh ingredients in a blended format.
Ingredients
- • 1 oz white rum
- • 0.5 oz peach liqueur
- • 0.5 oz honey syrup
- • 0.5 oz fresh lime juice
- • 1 oz fresh pineapple juice
- • 8-10 mint leaves
- • 1 cup crushed ice
Did you know?
“Don the Beachcomber’s Missionary’s Downfall is a lighter tiki classic built on white rum, peach, pineapple, and a large charge of fresh mint.”
Bartender's Note
Blend until the mint shows only as tiny flecks; do not over-blend into a dark green puree.
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How to make the Missionary's Downfall
- 1Add white rum, peach liqueur, honey syrup, fresh lime juice, pineapple juice, mint leaves, and crushed ice to a blender
- 2Blend until smooth and pale green with fine mint flecks
- 3Pour into a chilled coupe or snifter
- 4Garnish with a mint sprig and serve
