# Three Dots and a Dash

> Three Dots and a Dash, the IBA official recipe: rhum agricole, aged rum, falernum, allspice dram, lime juice, orange juice, honey and Angostura bitters. Blended and served over crushed ice in a goblet.

Agricole and aged rum with honey, citrus, falernum and allspice. Named for Morse code “V” for victory by Don the Beachcomber.

- IBA category: [IBA: New Era Drinks](https://jigger-5rd.pages.dev/new-era/index.md)
- Main spirit: [Rum cocktails](https://jigger-5rd.pages.dev/rum-cocktails/index.md)
- Method: Blended (blended with ice)
- Glass: Goblet
- Served: Over crushed ice
- Strength: about 16.9% ABV once diluted by ice, about 1.8 standard drinks (14 g of alcohol each)
- Volume: 122 ml (4⅛ oz) before ice, about 188 ml in the glass
- Taste: Sour, Fruity, Spicy, Tropical

## Ingredients

Amounts are for one drink. Ounces use 30 ml to the ounce.

- 45 ml (1½ oz) [Martinique rhum agricole](https://jigger-5rd.pages.dev/ingredients/rhum-agricole/)
- 15 ml (½ oz) [Blended aged rum](https://jigger-5rd.pages.dev/ingredients/aged-rum/index.md)
- 7.5 ml (¼ oz) [Falernum](https://jigger-5rd.pages.dev/ingredients/falernum/index.md)
- 7.5 ml [Allspice dram](https://jigger-5rd.pages.dev/ingredients/allspice-dram/) (St. Elizabeth)
- 15 ml [Lime juice](https://jigger-5rd.pages.dev/ingredients/lime/index.md)
- 15 ml (½ oz) [Orange juice](https://jigger-5rd.pages.dev/ingredients/orange/index.md)
- 15 ml (½ oz) [Honey syrup](https://jigger-5rd.pages.dev/ingredients/honey/index.md)
- 2 dashes [Angostura bitters](https://jigger-5rd.pages.dev/ingredients/angostura/index.md)

## Method

1. Pour all ingredients in a Blender with 12 ounces of crushed ice, flash blend, pour the drink into a footed copo glass.
2. Fill the glass with more crushed ice.

## Garnish

Three cherries and a rectangular chunk of pineapple.

## If you like the Three Dots and a Dash

- [Zombie](https://jigger-5rd.pages.dev/cocktails/zombie/index.md): Dark rum, aged rum, lime juice, falernum, Donn’s mix, grenadine, Angostura bitters and absinthe
- [Don’s Special Daiquiri](https://jigger-5rd.pages.dev/cocktails/dons-special-daiquiri/index.md): Aged rum, white rum, passion fruit syrup, lime juice and honey
- [Old Cuban](https://jigger-5rd.pages.dev/cocktails/old-cuban/index.md): Mint, aged rum, lime juice, simple syrup, Angostura bitters and sparkling wine
- [Canchanchara](https://jigger-5rd.pages.dev/cocktails/canchanchara/index.md): White rum, lime juice and honey

## Source

- Recipe as specified by the International Bartenders Association: https://iba-world.com/iba-cocktail/three-dots-and-a-dash/
- IBA video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KDufx7oLq8o
- Strength is an estimate that allows for dilution from ice; brands vary.

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