Three Dots and a Dash
Rum, citrus, honey, falernum and allspice. Named for Morse code V for Victory.
Shaken · Tiki mug · Advanced · about 3 minutes · about 21% ABV
Ingredients
- 45 ml Rhum agricole
- 15 ml Dark rum
- 15 ml Fresh lime juice
- 15 ml Orange juice
- 15 ml Honey syrup
- 7.5 ml Velvet falernum
- 7.5 ml Allspice dram
- 1 dash Angostura bitters
- Three cherries (garnish)
- Pineapple chunk (garnish)
Method
- Pour 45 ml rhum agricole into the shaker
- Pour 15 ml dark rum into the shaker
- Add 15 ml fresh lime juice
- Pour 15 ml orange juice into the shaker
- Pour 15 ml honey syrup into the shaker
- Pour 7.5 ml velvet falernum into the shaker
- Pour 7.5 ml allspice dram into the shaker
- Add 1 dash of Angostura bitters
- Add ice
- Shake hard
- Strain
- Garnish
About the Three Dots and a Dash
A Donn Beach recipe from the Second World War. Its name is Morse code for "V", for victory, and it is garnished with three cherries and a pineapple stick.
The tiki family. Tiki began in 1933–34, when Ernest Gantt, later known as Donn Beach, opened Don the Beachcomber in Hollywood. He mixed several rums with fresh juices, syrups and spices into exotic drinks, and Victor "Trader Vic" Bergeron followed in Oakland. Tiki boomed in the 1950s and 1960s, faded, and was revived by bartenders from the 2000s.
Three Dots and a Dash FAQ
What's in a Three Dots and a Dash?
45 ml rhum agricole, 15 ml dark rum, 15 ml fresh lime juice, 15 ml orange juice, 15 ml honey syrup, 7.5 ml velvet falernum, 7.5 ml allspice dram, 1 dash angostura bitters, garnished with three cherries and pineapple chunk.
How strong is a Three Dots and a Dash?
About 21% ABV once mixed with ice, which is 2.5 Australian standard drinks per serve. That is stronger than a glass of wine.
Should I shake or stir a Three Dots and a Dash?
Shake it. citrus, juice and cream need shaking to mix properly and gain a light, lively texture.
What glass do you serve a Three Dots and a Dash in?
A tiki mug, about 450 ml. Serve it over ice. No tiki mug? Use any tall glass.
