Three Dots and a Dash
A WWII-era tiki cocktail. The name is Morse code for V (Victory).
TropicalComplexSpiced
Ingredients
- Rum1.5 oz (45 ml)
- Lime Juice0.5 oz (15 ml)
- Orange Juice0.5 oz (15 ml)
- Falernum0.5 oz (15 ml)
- Honey Syrup0.5 oz (15 ml)
- Allspice Dram0.25 oz (7.5 ml)
- Angostura Bitters1 dash
How to make it
- Shake all ingredients with ice.
- Strain into a tiki mug with crushed ice.
Glass: Hurricane
May contain: Tree Nuts (Almonds). Always check your own bottles.
History
Three Dots and a Dash was created by Don the Beachcomber (Donn Beach) in the early 1940s, its name and garnish — three cherries and a slice of pineapple — spelling out 'V' for Victory in Morse code, a wartime salute. The rum drink with honey, falernum, citrus and allspice is one of tiki's enduring classics.
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