Missionary's Downfall
CLASSIC · WHITE RUM

Missionary's Downfall

A lush, blended tropical classic born at Don the Beachcomber in the 1940s, layering white rum and peach brandy with fresh mint, honey, and pineapple into a silky, garden-fresh frozen escape.

Ingredients
Fresh Lime Juice15 ml
Honey Syrup30 ml
Crushed Ice
Pineapple Slice
Glassware
Coppa grande
Chilled.
Flavor
BODYSWEETFRUITACIDHEATSMOKEEARTHBITTER

Cream · Honey · Mint · Peach · Pineapple · Vanilla

Estimated profile

Method
  1. 1

    Add the white rum, peach brandy, fresh lime juice, honey syrup, mint leaves, and pineapple chunks to a blender.

  2. 2

    Add 120ml of crushed ice.

  3. 3

    Blend on high for 10–15 seconds until smooth and fully combined.

  4. 4

    Pour into a large goblet (coppa grande).

  5. 5

    Garnish with a fresh mint sprig and a slice of pineapple. Serve immediately.

From the Bartender

Originally created by Donn Beach (Don the Beachcomber) in the 1940s, this is one of the few tiki drinks built around fresh mint and blended rather than shaken - the blend is essential to its silky, cohesive texture and should never be over-processed into a watery slush.

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