Ep. 124: Morse Code & Mexican Twists - Three Dots and A Dash

17/12/2025 53 min
Ep. 124: Morse Code & Mexican Twists - Three Dots and A Dash

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Join Uncle Brad and Jules as they explore the classic Three Dots and A Dash cocktail. Brad demonstrates the traditional recipe while Jules adds an unexpected Mexican twist (and no, it's not tequila). Discover the fascinating history behind this tiki favorite, including how it earned its Morse code-inspired name and the story of its creator. The episode wraps up with expert recommendations on rum bottles that make perfect holiday gifts for the spirits enthusiast in your life. Enjoy that sipping rum over a nice chunk of clear ice from your Klaris Ice Machine. Go to craftKLARIS.com and use the code AOD10 for 10% OFF your purchase. Trust us, you won’t regret it ;-) 

 

3 Dots & Coconut Horchata 



Ingredients 






1 oz aged rhum agricole 






3/4 oz blended rum, likebrads  






½ oz allspice dram 






¾ oz lime juice 






1 oz RumChata (or coconut horchata) 






3/4 oz coconut cream (Coco López or similar) 






½ oz cinnamon syrup 






1 dash Angostura bitters (optional but amazing) 




Directions: Add all ingredients to a shaker. Shake HARD with ice (you want it frothy and cold). Double strain into a tiki mug or double old fashioned glass. Top with a little crushed ice. 



Three Dots & A Dash Recipe 

Glass: Tall Tiki or Collins Glass  Garnish: 3 cherries and a pineapple slice shaped into a dash on a cocktail pick 

Ingredients: 



1½ oz aged rhum agricole (preferably from Martinique) 






½ oz aged Caribbean blended rum 






¼ oz falernum liqueur 






¼ oz allspice liqueur 






½ oz fresh lime juice 






½ oz fresh orange juice 






½ oz honey syrup (2:1 honey to water, acacia honey preferred) 






1 dash Angostura aromatic bitters 






Handful of ice 




Directions: Add all ingredients to blender and flash blend (3 second pulses 3 – 4 times). Pour into glass, top with crush ice, and garnish. 

TIP: Gifting rum for the holidays  

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