Three Dots and a Dash cocktail

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Three Dots and a Dash

A complex and festive tiki cocktail with rhum agricole, blended rum, and tropical flavors.

Base
Rum
Difficulty
Hard
Strength
Strong
Origin
United States

Ingredients

Steps

  1. Add the Rhum Agricole Blanc, Aged Rum, Velvet Falernum, Allspice Dram, Honey, Lime Juice, Orange Juice, and Angostura Bitters to a drink mixer tin.
  2. Fill with 12 ounces of crushed ice and 4 to 6 small 'agitator' cubes.
  3. Flash-blend, then pour into a Coupe Glass, straining out any large chunks of ice.
  4. Garnish with three Maraschino Cherries on a cocktail pick and a Pineapple Frond.

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About the Three Dots and a Dash

Three Dots and a Dash is a classic tiki cocktail created by Donn Beach during World War II. The name is Morse code for 'Victory' (V), symbolizing triumph. This drink is a delightful blend of rhum agricole, blended rum, falernum, and allspice dram, balanced with lime, orange, and honey syrup. It's a tiki staple, ideal for celebrations or when you need a taste of the tropics.

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