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Blended · one serving

Three Dots and a Dash

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

Short answer

Three Dots and a Dash is a blended cocktail made with aged rhum agricole, aged rum, falernum, allspice dram, lime juice, orange juice, honey syrup, and aromatic bitters. A layered tiki drink of aged agricole and rum with falernum, allspice, citrus, honey, and bitters. Follow the one-serving recipe below for exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 7 minutes.
Time7 min
MethodBlended
GlassWine
LevelAdvanced
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

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.

Three Dots and a Dash ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Aged Rhum Agricole45 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.

Sweetness4 / 5
Sourness3 / 5
Bitterness2 / 5
Strength4 / 5
Freshness4 / 5

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.

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