What ingredients are in a Broadside?

1 shot 151 proof rum, 1/2 shot Scotch, 3 drops Bitters, 1 Fresh Wormwood, cubes Ice

What glass do you use for a Broadside?

A Broadside is traditionally served in a Highball glass.

How strong is a Broadside?

A Broadside has an estimated ABV of 26,61%.

How many calories are in a Broadside?

A Broadside contains approximately 267 calories per serving.

Broadside

Gelas Highball glass

Tingkat Kesulitan Medium

Kalori ~267 kcal

ABV 26,61%

Bahan

151 proof rum 1 shot
Scotch 1/2 shot
Bitters 3 drops
Wormwood 1 Fresh
Ice cubes

Petunjuk

Half fill the glass with ice cubes. Crush the wormwood and add to ice. Pour rum, scotch and butters, then serve!

Strong Classic

Broadside is a high-proof cocktail that combines 151 proof rum and Scotch whisky with bitters and fresh wormwood, creating an intensely aromatic and powerful drink over ice. At 26.61% ABV, the combination of the high-proof rum and Scotch is tempered by the botanical bitterness of the bitters and the distinctive herbal character of wormwood, which was historically used in absinthe production. It is a drink for those who prefer their cocktails challenging and spirit-forward.

History & Origins

Broadside is a modern cocktail with disputed origins, its nautical name evoking the firing of cannon from the side of a warship — an apt metaphor for the drink's powerful alcohol content. The use of wormwood (Artemisia absinthium) is an unusual and intriguing ingredient choice that references the absinthe tradition. The combination of high-proof rum and Scotch reflects a creative approach to building strength and complexity through the pairing of two distinctly different spirits.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Intense alcohol from the 151 rum, smoky malt from the Scotch, the complex herbal bitterness of bitters, and a distinctive wormwood herbal note. Palate: Powerful and complex; the high-proof rum's heat and molasses meet the Scotch's smoke and malt, with bitters adding depth and the crushed wormwood contributing a bitter, aromatic herbal character. Finish: Long, warm, and herbal.

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Pro Tip

Crush the fresh wormwood gently before placing it on the ice to release its aromatic oils, using it as both a garnish and an aromatic infusion in the glass.

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