MerryCocktails
Three Dots and a Dash

Rum · Strong

Three Dots and a Dash

Donn Beach's Morse code victory toast from 1944 — a layered tiki masterpiece of aged rum, falernum, honey, lime, and allspice with a classic cherry-and-three-cherry-pearl garnish.

Time
8 min
Servings
1
Glass
Tiki glass

Ingredients

  • Aged rumAged rumAged rum is a distilled spirit made from sugarcane or molasses that has been matured in wooden barrels, typically imparting complex flavors and a darker color. It is commonly used in cocktails like the Daiquiri and Mojito.45 ml
  • FalernumFalernumFalernum is a sweet syrup from the Caribbean, typically made with lime juice, sugar, and spices like ginger and almond. It is commonly used in tiki cocktails for added sweetness and complexity.15 ml
  • Honey syrup (1:1)Honey syrup (1:1)Honey syrup (1:1) is a simple syrup made by dissolving equal parts honey and water. It is commonly used to sweeten cocktails while adding a subtle floral flavor.15 ml
  • Fresh lime juiceFresh lime juiceFresh lime juice is the acidic liquid extracted from ripe limes, commonly used in cocktails for its tart and citrusy flavor. It is a key ingredient in drinks like Margaritas and Daiquiris.20 ml
  • Fresh orange juiceFresh orange juiceFresh orange juice is a citrus beverage made by extracting the liquid from ripe oranges. It is commonly used in cocktails like the Mimosa and Screwdriver for its bright, tangy flavor.15 ml
  • Angostura bittersAngostura bittersAngostura bitters are a concentrated aromatic bitters originating from Venezuela, made from a blend of herbs and spices. They are commonly used to add complexity to cocktails like the Old Fashioned.2 dashes
  • Ground cinnamonGround cinnamonGround cinnamon is a spice made from the inner bark of cinnamon trees, known for its warm, sweet, and slightly spicy flavor. It is commonly used in cocktails for garnish or to add depth to flavors.pinch

Gear

JiggerShaker

Method

  1. 1

    Add aged rumaged rumAged rum is a distilled spirit made from sugarcane or molasses that has been matured in wooden barrels, typically imparting complex flavors and a darker color. It is commonly used in cocktails like the Daiquiri and Mojito., falernumfalernumFalernum is a sweet syrup from the Caribbean, typically made with lime juice, sugar, and spices like ginger and almond. It is commonly used in tiki cocktails for added sweetness and complexity., honey syrup, fresh lime juicefresh lime juiceFresh lime juice is the acidic liquid extracted from ripe limes, commonly used in cocktails for its tart and citrusy flavor. It is a key ingredient in drinks like Margaritas and Daiquiris., fresh orange juicefresh orange juiceFresh orange juice is a citrus beverage made by extracting the liquid from ripe oranges. It is commonly used in cocktails like the Mimosa and Screwdriver for its bright, tangy flavor., Angostura bittersAngostura bittersAngostura bitters are a concentrated aromatic bitters originating from Venezuela, made from a blend of herbs and spices. They are commonly used to add complexity to cocktails like the Old Fashioned., and ground cinnamonground cinnamonGround cinnamon is a spice made from the inner bark of cinnamon trees, known for its warm, sweet, and slightly spicy flavor. It is commonly used in cocktails for garnish or to add depth to flavors. to a shaker filled with cracked ice.

  2. 2

    Shake briefly, about 8–10 seconds — tiki drinks are typically not over-shaken.

  3. 3

    Pour unstrained (with ice) into a tall tiki glass.

  4. 4

    Top with a small amount of crushed ice to mound above the rim.

  5. 5

    Garnish with three maraschino cherries (the dots) and a pineapple chunk (the dash) on a skewer.

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