Broadside
The Broadside is a very strong rum spirit-forward cocktail, smoky and sweet on the palate. Built and served in a highball glass.
- 2 min
- Highball glass
- Built
Flavor profile
- Sweet
- 45 out of 100
- Bitter
- 6 out of 100
- Herbal
- 13 out of 100
- Smoky
- 59 out of 100
- Boozy
- 100 out of 100
How to make a Broadside
To make a Broadside, build over ice in a highball glass: 1½ oz 151 proof rum, ¾ oz scotch, 1 dash Bitters and 1 Fresh wormwood.
You'll need
- 151 proof rum1½ oz
- Scotch¾ oz
- Bitters1 dash
- Wormwood1 Fresh
Instructions
- 1
Fill a highball glass with ice cubes.
- 2
Pour in 151 proof rum, Scotch, bitters and wormwood.
- 3
Stir briefly to mix.
Why build it in the glass? 151 proof rum, Scotch and bitters only need a gentle stir, so there's no shaker to wash.
Broadside questions
What does a Broadside taste like, and is it sweet?
Lightly sweet, not sugary: it's mostly smoky and sweet, with a noticeable alcohol warmth. It's a very strong drink at about 56% ABV once mixed.
How much alcohol is in a Broadside?
About 56% ABV after mixing with ice, close to a neat spirit.
What's the difference between a Broadside and a Rum Old-fashioned?
Both use 151 proof rum and Bitters. The Broadside adds scotch and wormwood, while the Rum Old-fashioned uses light rum and simple syrup. The Broadside is built in the glass and served in a highball glass; the Rum Old-fashioned is layered and served in a rocks glass. The Broadside is the stronger of the two.
What glass do you serve a Broadside in?
A highball glass.