Name: Three Dots and a Dash
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Cuisine: Cocktail
Ingredients: 1.5 oz Light rum; 0.5 oz Dark rum; 0.75 oz Orange juice; 0.5 oz Lime juice; 0.5 oz Honey syrup — (1:1 ratio of honey and warm water); 2 dashes Angostura Bitters; 1 piece Maraschino cherry; 1 piece Pineapple leaf

Three Dots and a Dash

Cocktail Recipe

Glass: Tiki mug Difficulty: Medium Prep: 10 min Garnish: Maraschino cherry and a pineapple leaf Views: 2

Description

A tropical rum cocktail that combines multiple fruit juices with a hint of spice, delivering a refreshing and complex flavor profile.

History

Created in the 1940s, 'Three Dots and a Dash' is a tribute to the Morse code symbol for 'V' and reflects the cultural fascination with tiki drinks after World War II.

Instructions

Step 1.

- Fill a shaker with ice.

Step 2.

- Add the light rum, dark rum, orange juice, lime juice, honey syrup, and bitters to the shaker.

Step 3.

- Shake well until chilled.

Step 4.

- Strain into a tiki mug filled with crushed ice.

Step 5.

- Garnish with a maraschino cherry and a pineapple leaf.

Ingredients

1.5 oz Light rum

0.5 oz Dark rum

0.75 oz Orange juice

0.5 oz Lime juice

0.5 oz Honey syrup — (1:1 ratio of honey and warm water)

2 dashes Angostura Bitters (optional)

1 piece Maraschino cherry (garnish)

1 piece Pineapple leaf (garnish)

Quick Info

Views: 2

Created: 2026-01-07 00:13:06

Updated: 2026-01-14 16:45:05

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