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Blended · 1 serving

Three Dots and a Dash

A layered tiki drink of aged agricole and rum with falernum, allspice, citrus, honey, and bitters.

Short answer

Kokto’s Three Dots and a Dash uses 45 ml rhum agricole vieux, 15 ml aged rum, 7.5 ml falernum, 7.5 ml allspice dram, 15 ml lime juice, 15 ml orange juice, 15 ml honey syrup, 2 dash aromatic bitters. This blended build serves 1 and takes about 7 minutes. Follow the method for ingredient order, ice and any rinses or floats; optional items are listed separately.
Time7 min
MethodBlended
GlassWine
LevelAdvanced
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Three Dots and a Dash ingredients

These original amounts make 1 serving. Compare cl, US fluid ounces and parts to use the measure you have at home.

How ml, US oz and parts work
Three Dots and a Dash ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Rhum agricole vieux45 ml4.5 cl1.5 oz6 parts
Aged Rum15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz2 parts
Falernum7.5 ml0.8 cl0.3 oz1 part
Allspice Dram7.5 ml0.8 cl0.3 oz1 part
Lime Juice15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz2 parts
Orange Juice15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz2 parts
Honey Syrup15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz2 parts
Aromatic bitters2 dash———

Garnish: Three cocktail cherries and one rectangular pineapple piece

Method

How to make Three Dots and a Dash

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Chill a footed tiki glass, prepare crushed ice, and assemble three cherries with one rectangular pineapple piece.

  2. 02

    Add both rums, falernum, allspice dram, lime juice, orange juice, honey syrup, and bitters to a blender.

  3. 03

    Add about 340 g or 12 oz of crushed ice and secure the lid.

  4. 04

    Flash-blend for 3–5 seconds, preserving a coarse frozen texture rather than creating a smooth slush.

  5. 05

    Pour into the chilled glass and fill with additional crushed ice to create a firm crown.

  6. 06

    Arrange the three cherries and pineapple rectangle visibly on top, add a straw, and serve immediately.

Tasting profile

What does Three Dots and a Dash taste like?

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are sweetness (4/5) and strength (4/5).

Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.

Taste Profile

Editorial intensity · 0–5

  • SweetnessHigh · 4/5
  • SournessMedium · 3/5
  • BitternessLow · 2/5
  • StrengthHigh · 4/5
  • FreshnessHigh · 4/5

Editorial guide. Strength is perceived intensity, not calculated ABV.

Choose the right build

Three Dots and a Dash: ingredient choices

Are falernum and allspice dram the same ingredient?

They are separate required entries in this recipe, alongside two rum styles, citrus, honey syrup and bitters. One bottle should not be counted as both ingredients without a reviewed alternative recipe.

Compare Zombie: ingredients and measures

Making more than one?

Choose servings and combine shopping quantities in the party planner. Scaling ingredients is not a tested make-ahead or storage instruction; follow this recipe’s preparation for each serving.

Plan 2 servings of Three Dots and a Dash

Missing an ingredient?

Use the linked ingredients in the recipe table to check the required style and available bottle examples. A shared category does not make different bottles exact substitutes.

Check the ingredient list

Ingredient guidance updated . Based on the two linked Kokto recipe specifications, not a new tasting test. Recipe amounts are unchanged.

Quick answers

Three Dots and a Dash questions

What is in a Three Dots and a Dash?

Kokto’s build uses rhum agricole vieux, aged rum, falernum, allspice dram, lime juice, orange juice, honey syrup, and aromatic bitters.

How long does a Three Dots and a Dash take to make?

The governed recipe allows about 7 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.

How is a Three Dots and a Dash prepared?

It uses a blended method and is served in a wine. Follow the reviewed steps above instead of relying on the method label alone.

Is a Three Dots and a Dash alcohol-free?

No. This Kokto recipe contains alcoholic ingredients and is intended only for adults of legal drinking age.

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Evidence

Sources & editorial note

The ingredients and steps above are Kokto's recipe specification. An external classic reference may use different amounts or techniques; follow one complete specification when mixing.

  • Cocktail App English editorial catalog B002https://iba-world.com/iba-cocktail/three-dots-and-a-dash/ · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved
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