Post #75146 by Shipwreckjoey on Sun, Feb 8, 2004 8:06 PM

I think of a dash as more than a pinch but less than a smidgeon. But that only works with dry ingredients. I'm not used to the "dash measuring system" as it applies to liquids. If I had to guess, I would say a dash is about as much Vermouth as I put in my martini (but I usually like "dirty" martinis) so we're probably talking 1/2 tspn. When a recipe says "dash" it means the same as "to taste". In other words...it's up to you. Like when I make chili, I'm sitting there eating and thinking "hmm, this turned out pretty mild" while the person next to me is turning red and starting to form a puddle of sweat. I just seasoned "to taste"...MY TASTE!