- 30 ml1 ozwhite rum
- 15 ml0.5 ozpeach brandy
- 10 leavesmint leaves
- 15 ml0.5 ozlime juice
- 30 ml1 ozpineapple juice
- 10 ml0.25 ozhoney syrup
Garnish: mint sprig
- Method
- Blended
- Strength
- ~14% ABV
- Difficulty
- ●●●
Method
- Add all ingredients to a blender with a cup of crushed ice.
- Blend until smooth and frothy.
- Pour into a hurricane glass.
- Garnish with a mint sprig.
The story
A Hollywood tiki bar built this one in the mid-1900s with a cheeky name hinting at a missionary losing his resolve on a tropical island. The mint and peach combination made it stand out from the usual rum-and-pineapple formula most tiki drinks follow.
Flavour
Quick answers
Missionary's Downfall questions
How do you make a Missionary's Downfall?
Add all ingredients to a blender with a cup of crushed ice. Blend until smooth and frothy. Pour into a hurricane glass. Garnish with a mint sprig. You need 30 ml (1 oz) white rum, 15 ml (0.5 oz) peach brandy, 10 leaves mint leaves, 15 ml (0.5 oz) lime juice, 30 ml (1 oz) pineapple juice and 10 ml (0.25 oz) honey syrup.
What's in a Missionary's Downfall?
White rum, peach brandy, mint leaves, lime juice, pineapple juice and honey syrup, garnished with mint sprig.
Is a Missionary's Downfall shaken or stirred?
Blended. It is built straight in the glass.
What glass is a Missionary's Downfall served in?
A hurricane, over crushed ice.
How strong is a Missionary's Downfall?
About 14% ABV once it is diluted, on the lighter side for a cocktail.
Barback: 100 Cocktails
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