Missionary's Downfall

Name: Missionary's Downfall
Prep time: 5 min
Yield: 1
Ingredients: 45 ml White Rum; 15 ml Lime Juice; 15 ml Pineapple Juice; 1 teaspoon sugar syrup (optional); 6-8 Fresh Mint Leaves; Crushed Ice; Mint sprig and pineapple slice (garnish)

Missionary's Downfall is a tropical cocktail made with rum, fresh lime juice, pineapple juice and mint. It is one of the most special examples of tiki cocktails with its refreshing structure and balanced fruity flavor.

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The Missionary's Downfall is an exotic rum cocktail that originated during the golden age of Tiki bar culture in the 1950s. The name originally refers to the story of missionaries arriving on tropical islands and getting to know the drinking culture of the locals - in a slightly humorous way, of course. According to legend, when the missionaries first tasted this tropical concoction, they were surprised, saying "this is too tropical for us" and the name stuck.

Mint and lime give the cocktail a fresh character. Pineapple juice balances the drink with its tropical sweetness. Although sugar syrup is optional, it is used as a small touch for those who want extra sweetness. Crushed ice not only cools the cocktail, but also makes it softer and more pleasant to drink.

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