Post #75220 by Traderpup on Mon, Feb 9, 2004 12:47 PM

Here's the definition of dash that I came across:

*Dash or Splash

Universal terms for small amounts. There are approximately 36 dashes in one ounce. When a recipe calls for a variable amount of dashes, for example 2 - 4 dashes grenadine, this indicates that you are seasoning to taste. A splash is slightly larger than a dash, but considered to be less and 1/2 oz.*

I've also found the following equivalents for dash: 4-5 drops, 6 drops, 1/16 tsp, somewhere between 1/16 and a scant 1/8 teaspoon, just a few drops, a flick of the wrist (for bottles with shaker top).

Here's a site with a visual comparison of dash, splash, 1 oz Awesome Drinks - dash

I personally use a small glass dropper, and use the 4-5 drops definition. All definitions pretty much seem to be more than 1/16 tsp, but less than 1/8 tsp. If the bottle has a shaker top, such as bitters, then I use the "quick flick of the wrist".

[ Edited by: Traderpup on 2004-02-09 12:49 ]