Three Dots and a Dash, Chicago
Three Dots and a Dash, ChicagoAbout Three Dots and a Dash
Three Dots and a Dash: A User’s Guide
Sample Menu
- Bunny’s Banana Daiquiri: Jamaican, spiced, and overproofed rums, coconut liqueur, banana, lime, and nutmeg
- The “Cacchen” Some Rays: reposado tequila, dark Jamaican rum, overproof rum, cold-brew coffee, passionfruit, lime, and pineapple
- Thai fried chicken in a sweet and spicy garlic-chili sauce
When to Go: Thursday, Friday, and Saturday night get really crowded, so be prepared to wait in line to get in, for seats, and for your drinks. It’s easier to get a reservation or happen onto an empty table during the week.
Inside Tip: The entrance is hidden in a back alley like a speakeasy, so look for the blue light to know if you’re in the right spot.
Press Praise
- “You won’t realize how much you were missing perfectly made tiki drinks in your life until you have one here.” – TimeOut Chicago
- Named one of the World’s 50 Best Bars in 2015 by Drinks International
- “The original Three Dots and a Dash cocktail was named for the Morse code for V, as in V for Victory. A perfect name for an almost-perfect bar.” – Chicagoist
Vocab Lesson
Falernum: a rum-based liqueur that is steeped with lime juice, spices, and herbs to add depth and flavor to cocktails. Learn how to make your own here.
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