Three Dots and a Dash
Rum · Shake · Tiki Mug
Three Dots and a Dash Recipe
Three Dots and a Dash is a classic rum cocktail made with Martinique Rum, Aged Rum, Falernum, Allspice Dram. Learn how to make this shake cocktail with its ingredients, glass, garnish, flavor profile, and history.
Three Dots and a Dash is a WWII-era Tiki classic from Don the Beachcomber, blending various rums, Falernum, spices, honey, and citrus for a complex tropical flavor. It layers molasses from the rum, warmth from spiced liqueurs, citrus acidity, and honey smoothness, typically garnished with three cherries and a pineapple wedge to symbolize Morse code.
Ingredients
- Martinique Rum 45ml
- Aged Rum 15ml
- Falernum 15ml
- Allspice Dram 7.5ml
- Honey Syrup 15ml
- Fresh Lime Juice 22.5ml
- Fresh Orange Juice 15ml
- Angostura Bitters 1 dash
Garnish: Three Cherries, Pineapple Spear
Flavor: Sweet Spicy Citrus Tropical
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the ingredients in a Three Dots and a Dash?
Three Dots and a Dash is made with 45ml Martinique Rum, 15ml Aged Rum, 15ml Falernum, 7.5ml Allspice Dram, 15ml Honey Syrup, 22.5ml Fresh Lime Juice, 15ml Fresh Orange Juice, 1 dash Angostura Bitters. It is garnished with three cherries, pineapple spear.
How do you make a Three Dots and a Dash?
Make a Three Dots and a Dash using the shake technique and serve it in a Tiki Mug, garnished with three cherries, pineapple spear.
What spirit is a Three Dots and a Dash made with?
Three Dots and a Dash is a rum-based cocktail with a strong strength.
What does a Three Dots and a Dash taste like?
Rum, spices, and citrus creating the complex layers of a classic Tiki code. Key flavors: sweet, spicy, citrus, tropical.