Three Dots and a Dash
An elaborate tiki masterpiece by Don the Beachcomber — multiple rums, allspice, falernum, and citrus spell out "Victory" in Morse code. — Crafted by Blinner with Love
Ingredients
- 1.5 oz Aged rhum agricole
- 0.5 oz Aged Demerara rum
- 0.5 oz Fresh lime juice
- 0.5 oz Fresh orange juice
- 0.5 oz Honey syrup
- 0.3 oz Falernum
- 0.3 oz Allspice dram
- 1 dash Angostura bitters
- three maraschino cherries (garnish) garnish
- pineapple wedge (garnish) garnish
Pairs With
Match with kalua pork sliders or teriyaki-glazed short ribs — this elaborate tiki drink's layered spice and citrus elevation deserves equally impressive, caramelized proteins.
Instructions
Add rhum agricole, demerara rum, lime juice, orange juice, honey syrup, falernum, allspice dram, and bitters to a shaker with ice
Shake vigorously for 15 seconds
Strain into a tiki mug filled with crushed ice
Garnish with three cherries on a pick (the dots) and a pineapple wedge (the dash)
Tips
The garnish represents Morse code for "V" (Victory): three dots and a dash Make honey syrup by dissolving equal parts honey and hot water Rhum agricole's grassy funk is essential — do not substitute with standard rum