Missionary's Downfall
ClassicA frozen blend of rum, pineapple, lime, and a fistful of mint.
Cool and intensely minty. Blending pulls the mint right through the drink, pineapple and lime give it a bright tropical tang, and honey softens the edges. Frosty and refreshing — practically a slushie for grown-ups, with the rum well hidden.
Ingredients
- 1.5 oz White Rum
- 1 oz Pineapple Juice
- 0.75 oz Fresh Lime Juice
- 0.5 oz Honey Syrup
- 10 Mint Leaves
- Mint sprig · optional garnish
Method
- 1
Add every ingredient, including the mint, to a blender.
- 2
Add a small scoop of crushed ice and blend until smooth and frosty.
- 3
Pour into a chilled coupe.
- 4
Garnish with a fresh mint sprig.
The Story
Missionary's Downfall is one of Don the Beachcomber's frozen drinks — the name a wink at the tropical temptations that supposedly undid visiting missionaries. Where most tiki drinks are shaken and poured over crushed ice, this one goes into the blender with a generous handful of mint, coming out somewhere between a daiquiri and a frozen mojito. Light, green, and deceptively easy to drink.
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