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Three Dots and a Dash
A complex and festive tiki cocktail with rhum agricole, blended rum, and tropical flavors.
Ingredients
- Rhum Agricole Blanc1 1/2 oz
- Aged Rum1/2 oz
- Velvet Falernum1/4 oz
- Allspice Dram1/4 oz
- Honey1/2 oz
- Lime Juice1/2 oz
- Orange Juice1/2 oz
- Angostura Bitters1 dash
- Maraschino Cherries garnish3
- Pineapple Frond garnish1
Steps
- Add the Rhum Agricole Blanc, Aged Rum, Velvet Falernum, Allspice Dram, Honey, Lime Juice, Orange Juice, and Angostura Bitters to a drink mixer tin.
- Fill with 12 ounces of crushed ice and 4 to 6 small 'agitator' cubes.
- Flash-blend, then pour into a Coupe Glass, straining out any large chunks of ice.
- 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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