1 oz Honey syrup (Equal parts honey and hot water)
1⁄2 oz Lime juice
2 oz Pineapple (diced fresh fruit, will be pureed)
2 oz Mint (by volume, packed, will be pureed)
1 spg Mint (garnish)
Instructions

Blend high-speed 20 seconds to finely chop pineapple and mint. Serve in a glass vessel to show off the colour, garnished with a spring of fresh mint and maybe a pineapple leaf.

History

Served in Don the Beachcomber's tiki restaurants in the 1940s. Recipe preserved by bartender Hank Riddle.

Cocktail summary
Picture of Missionary's Downfall (Don the Beachcomber)
Matt Hucke
Created by
Don the Beachcomber
Year
1940
Is an
authentic recipe
Reference

Beachbum Berry Remixed

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  • SC p39 version (called Aku Aku) is with 1oz lime, scant 1/2 2:1 demerara syrup - good tart - sweet balance — ★★★★
  • Pretty good for me.
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