Three Dots and a Dash Cocktail

Wishing you were anywhere but here? Maybe somewhere with palm trees and no deadlines? I feel you. Three Dots and a Dash is the next best thing to hopping on a plane. No suitcase, no boarding pass, just a tall, rum-packed escape that tastes like you pressed pause on real life.

This isn’t just another sweet drink in a fancy glass. It’s the real deal—big tiki energy with all the right moves. You’ve got spice, citrus, a little smoky mystery… and somehow it all works together like magic. Oh, and the name? It’s a nod to Morse code, where three dots and a dash meaning ‘V’ for Victory. Kinda perfect when you’re sipping one of these after a long day that tried to take you out.

Now picture it in a classic tiki mug, with the three cherries and pineapple doing their dramatic thing along the top. Whether you’re throwing a little get-together or just hiding out on the porch, this drink shows up with vacation vibes in tow. Throw on some music, lean back, and let it all melt away. The Three Dots and a Dash will sort you out.

The Classic Tiki Three Dots and a Dash Cocktail

This cocktail features a smooth blend of rums, fresh citrus juices, and a touch of spice, creating a refreshing, aromatic drink that dances on your palate. The perfect balance of sweet and tart leaves a delightful aftertaste, making you want another sip.

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 oz V.S.O.P Rum
• 1 1/2 oz Dark Blended aged Rum
• 1/4 oz Falernum Liqueur
• 1/4 oz St. Elizabeth Allspice Dram Liqueur
• 1/2 oz orange juice (freshly squeezed)
• 1/2 oz lime juice (freshly squeezed)
• 1/2 oz honey syrup (50/50 honey/water mix)
• 1 dash Angostura bitters
• Crushed ice
• Garnish with 3 cherries and a square of pineapple on a stick

Instructions

1. Mix the Ingredients: In a shaker, combine the rums, orange juice, lime juice, honey syrup, liqueurs and bitters.
2. Shake It Up: Fill the shaker with crushed ice and shake vigorously until well chilled.
3. Strain: Pour the mixture into a tiki mug and top up with crushed ice.
4. Garnish: Garnish with 3 cherries and a square of pineapple on a stick (3 dots and a dash!)

Prep Times

• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Total Time: 10 minutes

Nutrition Information

• Servings: 1 cocktail
• Calories: 404 kcal
• Fat: 1g
• Protein: 1g
• Carbohydrates: 49g

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With layered rums and rich flavors, the Three Dots and a Dash cocktail is a must for every home mixologist. A taste of Caribbean island escapes in every sip.

Prep Time 10 minutes

Total Time 10 minutes

Ingredients

• 44 ml V.S.O.P Rum
• 44 ml Dark Blended aged Rum
• 7 ml Falernum Liqueur
• 7 ml St. Elizabeth Allspice Dram Liqueur
• 15 ml orange juice (freshly squeezed)
• 15 ml lime juice (freshly squeezed)
• 15 ml honey syrup (50/50 honey/water mix)
• 1 dash Angostura bitters
• Crushed ice
• Garnish with 3 cherries and a square of pineapple on a stick

Instructions

1. Mix the Ingredients: In a shaker, combine the rums, orange juice, lime juice, honey syrup, liqueurs and bitters.
2. Shake It Up: Fill the shaker with crushed ice and shake vigorously until well chilled.
3. Strain: Pour the mixture into a tiki mug and top up with crushed ice.
4. Garnish: Garnish with 3 cherries and a square of pineapple on a stick (3 dots and a dash!)

Nutrition Information:

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Serving Size:

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Amount Per Serving: Calories: 404Total Fat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 9mgCarbohydrates: 49gFiber: 2gSugar: 38gProtein: 1g

This nutrition information was automatically calculated by Nutritionix, but may not be 100% accurate.