Missionary's Downfall
A refreshing blended tiki classic combining white rum with fresh mint, peach, pineapple, and lime, creating a frothy, herbaceous tropical drink that's dangerously easy to enjoy.
- 1½ ozwhite rum
- ½ ozpeach liqueur
- ½ ozfresh lime juice
- 1 ozpineapple juice
- ½ ozhoney syrup
- 10 leavesfresh mint
- Mint sprig and peach slicegarnish
- 1Add all ingredients to a blender with 1 cup of crushed ice.
- 2Blend on high until smooth and frothy.
- 3Pour into a highball glass.
- 4Garnish with a sprig of fresh mint and a peach slice.
- 5Serve with a straw.
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Another creation from tiki godfather Don the Beachcomber, this cocktail emerged from his Hollywood bar in the late 1930s or early 1940s. The irreverent name suggests the drink's seductive nature—so delicious it could tempt even the most abstemious person to indulge. The recipe showcases an unexpected combination: fresh mint rarely appeared in tropical drinks of that era. The IBA added this blended classic to their New Era category in 2024.
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