1 serving
Three Dots and a Dash ingredients
Use the original amounts for one serving. Compare cl, US fluid ounces and parts to use the measure you have at home.
| Ingredient | Amount | cl | oz | parts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Aged Rhum Agricole | 45 ml | 4.5 cl | 1.5 oz | 6 parts |
Aged Rum | 15 ml | 1.5 cl | 0.5 oz | 2 parts |
Falernum | 7.5 ml | 0.8 cl | 0.3 oz | 1 part |
Allspice Dram | 7.5 ml | 0.8 cl | 0.3 oz | 1 part |
Lime Juice | 15 ml | 1.5 cl | 0.5 oz | 2 parts |
Orange Juice | 15 ml | 1.5 cl | 0.5 oz | 2 parts |
Honey Syrup | 15 ml | 1.5 cl | 0.5 oz | 2 parts |
Aromatic bitters | 2 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.
- 01
Chill a footed tiki glass, prepare crushed ice, and assemble three cherries with one rectangular pineapple piece.
- 02
Add both rums, falernum, allspice dram, lime juice, orange juice, honey syrup, and bitters to a blender.
- 03
Add about 340 g or 12 oz of crushed ice and secure the lid.
- 04
Flash-blend for 3–5 seconds, preserving a coarse frozen texture rather than creating a smooth slush.
- 05
Pour into the chilled glass and fill with additional crushed ice to create a firm crown.
- 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.
Quick answers
Three Dots and a Dash questions
What is in a Three Dots and a Dash?
Kokto’s build uses aged rhum agricole, 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.
- International Bartenders Association — Three Dots and a DashIBA official style reference
- 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








