CLASSIC COCKTAIL · 1934–1959
Missionary’s Downfall
White rum, peach, pineapple and mint, blended into a frothy tropical sour.
late 1930sHistorical classicResearched
The Missionary’s Downfall is a Don the Beachcomber drink from the late 1930s. White rum, peach brandy, pineapple, lime, honey and a handful of mint are blended with crushed ice into a frothy, mint-green sour. Its risqué name was typical of tiki menus, and the drink remains a favourite of the revival.
- Mai Tai
- Pearl Diver
THE RECIPEFrothy, minty and tropical
Ingredients
- White rum30 ml
- Peach brandy15 ml
- Lime juice15 ml
- Honey syrup30 ml
- Pineapple juice45 ml
- Mint leaves8
- Mint sprigto garnish
Method
Blend all ingredients with crushed ice, pour into a tiki mug and garnish with a mint sprig and a pineapple wedge.
Tiki mug · crushed ice · mint and pineapple