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Three Dots and a Dash

Chicago, IL

435 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60654, US

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Verified open September 7, 2026.

Why this bar is here

Discovery citations supporting inclusion in this guide:

  1. The Infatuation
    The Best Cocktail Bars In Chicago
  2. Time Out
    The 18 best cocktail bars in Chicago

Menu reviewed September 7, 2026. Source coverage: Complete published menu.

Coverage describes the reviewed published source. Menus may change; check the official website for current information.

  1. Three Dots & A Dash

    This classic tropical cocktail recipe was created by Army veteran Don the Beachcomber to celebrate allied victory and the end of World War II. The signature garnish features three cherries and a pineapple dash, representing V for victory in Morse code.

    Aged Martinique Rhum Agricole, Aged Guyana Rum, Lime, Orange, Falernum, Allspice

    16

  2. Jet Pilot

    Inspired by Steve Crane's Luau Restaurant, Beverly Hills, California, 1958

    Aged Jamaican and Overproof Rum, Lime, Grapefruit, Cinnamon, Falernum, Absinthe, Bitters

    18

  3. Painkiller

    Daphne Henderson, Soggy Dollar Bar, BVI, 1970s

    Caribbean Rum Blend, Tangerine, Pineapple, Coconut

    17

  4. Saturn

    J. "Popo" Galsini, Trader Vic’s, 1967

    London Dry Gin, Passionfruit, Lemon, Falernum, Almond Orgeat

    17

  5. 1944 Mai Tai

    Trader Vic, Trader Vic's, Oakland, California, 1944

    2 Year Barbados Rum, Jamaican Overproof, Fijian Rum, Dry Curaçao, Lime, Almond Orgeat

    20

  6. Rum Barrel

    Inspired by Donn Beach, Don The Beachcomber's, Hollywood, California, 1943

    Aged Guyana Rum, Jamaican Pot Still Rum, Aged Saint Lucia Rum, Grapefruit, Pineapple, Tangerine, Lime, Allspice, Clove, Black Cardamom, Maple, Absinthe

    20

  7. BLACK MAGIC

    Inspired by Mariano Licudine, The Mai Kai, Fort Lauderdale, Florida

    Long Aged Jamaican Rum, Aged Saint Lucia Rum, Cold Brew Coffee, Cinnamon, Honey, Lime, Tangerine, Grapefruit

    22

  8. N/A ROYAL HAWAIIAN

    Inspired by The Moana Hotel, Waikiki Beach, 1948

    Earl Grey Tea, Blanc Verjus, Pineapple, Lime, Almond Orgeat Orange Marmalade

    14

  9. STRAWBERRY JUNGLEBIRD

    Inspired by The Aviary Bar of the Kuala Lumpur Hilton, 1978

    8 Year Aged Jamaican Rum, Overproof Jamaican Rum, Strawberry Macerated Italian Red Bitter, Lime, Pineapple

    16

  10. NUCLEAR SHARK BITE

    Inspired by Sly Augustin, Trailer Happiness, London, UK and Mariano Lucindine, The Mai Kai, Fort Lauderdale, Florida

    Overproof Jamaican Rum, Green Herbal Liqueur, Raspberry Eau De Vie, Lime, Local Honey, Served with a Topper of 8 Year Aged Jamaican Rum (Limit One Per Person)

    20

  11. MYSTIC LAMP

    Inspired by Bob Esmino, Kon-Tiki, Chicago, Illinois, 1962

    Japanese Vodka, Lychee, Pineapple, Lemon, Jasmine Tea

    16

  12. TEQUILA Caribbean PUNCH

    Inspired by Donn Beach, Don The Beachcomber's, Hollywood, California, 1937

    Reposado Tequila, Aged Cachaça, Jamaican Overproof, Pomegranate, Lime, Sarsaparilla, Absinthe, Bitters

    18

  13. STARBOARD LIGHT

    Trader Vic, Trader Vic's, Oakland California, 1950

    Blended Whisky, Lemon, Passionfruit, Honey

    18

  14. ALOHA FELICIA #4

    Kevin Beary, Three Dots and A Dash, Chicago, Illinois, 2016

    Aged Panama Rum, Aged Saint Lucia Rum, Coconut, Cacao Nib, Pineapple, Lime

    18

  15. HURRICANE BUSTER

    Inspired by Joe Scialom, Caribe Hilton, Puerto Rico

    Blanco Tequila, Espadín Mezcal, Bonded Apple Brandy, Guava, Pineapple, Lime, Almond Orgeat

    65

  16. Zombie

    Donn Beach, Don The Beachcomber's, Hollywood, California, 1934

    Aged Jamaican and Saint Lucia Rum, Overproof Rum, Lime, Grapefruit, Cinnamon, Falernum

    75

  17. Treasure Chest

    Serves 4-6

    Long-Aged Venezuelan Rum, Perrier-Jouët Brut Champagne, Passionfruit, Guava, Lemon, Tangerine

    250