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Missionary's Downfall recipe
IBA officialBlendedCoupeNo ice20% ABV150 kcal
The Missionary's Downfall is a blended rum cocktail, made with white rum, peach liqueur, honey syrup and more, served in a coupe. It is citrusy. It is an official IBA cocktail, in New Era.
Donn Beach, 1940s: a frozen rum drink full of mint.
Missionary's Downfall ingredients
| White rum | 30 ml (1 oz) |
| Peach liqueur | 15 ml (½ oz) |
| Honey syrup | 15 ml (½ oz) |
| Lime juice | 15 ml (½ oz) |
| Mint leaves | 10 leaves |
| Pineapple chunks | 3 chunks |
How to make a Missionary's Downfall
- Blend everything with a scoop of crushed ice for a few seconds.
- Pour into a coupe and top with more crushed ice.
- Garnish with a mint sprig.
- Glass
- Coupe
- Ice
- None, served up
- Garnish
- Mint sprig
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Missionary's Downfall: quick answers
- How strong is a Missionary's Downfall?
- About 20% alcohol once the ice has melted in, roughly 12 g of alcohol per drink. That is an estimate: brands and dilution vary.
- How many calories are in a Missionary's Downfall?
- About 150 calories per drink, from the alcohol and the sweet and fresh ingredients. An estimate: brands and the amount of sugar change it. Compare every drink in the cocktail calorie chart.
- What glass is a Missionary's Downfall served in?
- A coupe, with no ice in the glass.
- How many ingredients does a Missionary's Downfall have?
- 6 in total: white rum, peach liqueur, honey syrup, lime juice, mint leaves and pineapple chunks.
