Missionary's Downfall

Rum, peach, honey and pineapple blended with fresh mint. Frosty and green.

Blended · Coupe · Medium · about 3 minutes · about 10% ABV

Ingredients

• 45 ml White rum
• 15 ml Peach schnapps
• 15 ml Honey syrup
• 22.5 ml Fresh lime juice
• 30 ml Pineapple juice
• 8 leaves Mint leaves
• Mint sprig (garnish)

Method

1. Pour 45 ml white rum into the blender
2. Pour 15 ml peach schnapps into the blender
3. Pour 15 ml honey syrup into the blender
4. Add 22.5 ml fresh lime juice
5. Pour 30 ml pineapple juice into the blender
6. Add 8 mint leaves
7. Add ice
8. Blend
9. Pour
10. Garnish

About the Missionary's Downfall

A Donn Beach recipe from the 1940s, made with rum, peach, pineapple, honey and fresh mint blended with ice.

The frozen family. Blended drinks became popular as electric blenders reached bars from the 1930s. El Floridita in Havana was famous for its frozen daiquiris, and in 1971 Dallas restaurateur Mariano Martinez invented the frozen margarita machine. These drinks are all about texture, so use plenty of ice and blend until smooth.

Missionary's Downfall FAQ

What's in a Missionary's Downfall?

45 ml white rum, 15 ml peach schnapps, 15 ml honey syrup, 22.5 ml fresh lime juice, 30 ml pineapple juice, 8 leaves mint leaves, garnished with mint sprig.

How strong is a Missionary's Downfall?

About 10% ABV once mixed with ice, which is 1.6 Australian standard drinks per serve. That is about as strong as a glass of wine or lighter.

Should I shake or stir a Missionary's Downfall?

Neither. Blend it with ice until smooth.

What glass do you serve a Missionary's Downfall in?

A coupe, about 180 ml. Chill the glass first and serve without ice. No coupe? Use a martini glass or small wine glass.