Cocktails
Broadside
Broadside is a cocktail made with 151 Proof Rum, Scotch, Bitters, and Wormwood. It is served in a Highball Glass.
Nutrition information is not yet available for this drink.
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How hard is it to make?
Why: 5 ingredients
Estimated from the ingredient count and technique.
Ingredients
- 1 shot151 proof rumBase Spirit
- 1/2 shotScotchBase Spirit
- 3 dropsBittersModifier
- 1 FreshWormwoodOther
- cubesIceDilution
How to Make It
- Half fill the glass with ice cubes.Fill
- Crush the wormwood and add to ice.Add
- Pour rum, scotch and butters, then serve!Pour
How to Serve
- Glass
- Highball Glass
- Temperature
- Chilled
- Ice
- Cubed ice
Taste
What does Broadside taste like?
Broadside has a balanced cocktail profile shaped by its listed flavors: honey, oak, smoke.
Practical notes
Variations
Easy ways to adjust Broadside
For a lighter version, reduce sweetness and increase freshness. For a richer version, keep the same core flavor direction but add body through the base spirit, bitters or texture.
When to choose it
How to decide if Broadside is right for you
Broadside is a balanced cocktail choice shaped by honey, oak, smoke. Choose it when that flavor direction fits the food, season or mood. The listed serve is about 59.1% ABV, so strength is part of the decision.
Skip if
Skip Broadside if...
Skip Broadside if the listed flavor direction does not match your mood. It leans toward honey, oak, smoke, so choose a different page if you want another style.
When to serve
- AperitifSuggested from its bitter and herbal notes.
- BBQ / CookoutSuggested from its smoke and oak notes, pairing with bbq and grilled meat.
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Food pairings
Food pairings are derived from the drink flavour signature, mapped to one dominant pairing theme, then limited to coherent public suggestions.
Diet & lifestyle
Compatible, based on the listed ingredients
May be limited
Not enough information
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Reviewed ingredient substitutions
Bitters3 drops
Reviewed component substitutions are not guarantees that the replacement was tested in this exact recipe. Follow the reviewed adjustment note and taste before serving.
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Frequently asked questions
- How strong is a Broadside?
- The published Broadside recipe contains alcohol, but a calculated ABV is not currently available. Check the listed spirit and liqueur measures above rather than treating missing ABV data as an alcohol-free claim.
- Can I make a Broadside at home?
- Yes. The Broadside uses 5 ingredients, making it straightforward to prepare at home. You will need a Highball Glass. Use quality spirits and fresh ingredients for the best result.