Cocktails

Baltimore Bracer

Baltimore Bracer is an alcoholic cocktail built on Anisette. It leans anise, fruit and oak. Shaken and served in a Cocktail Glass. Expect about 22.5% ABV and roughly 184 kcal (estimated per recipe).

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Cocktailalcoholic22.5% ABV3 ingredients

At a Glance

184 kcalCalories

22.5%ABV

10.6gSugar

13.5gCarbs

1.13Std Drinks

Estimated from parsed ingredients and typical ingredient nutrition.

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How hard is it to make?

Easyshaken drink

Why: 3 ingredients, shaken drink, requires shaker

Estimated from the ingredient count and technique.

Ingredients

1.0 ozAnisetteLiqueur Modifier
1.0 ozBrandyBase Spirit
1.0 ozEgg WhiteEgg Or Foamer

Contains an egg ingredient. Prepare with a fresh, safe egg; those who should avoid raw egg may prefer to skip it.

How to Make It

Shake with ice and strain into cocktail glass.Shaken

How to Serve

Glass: Cocktail Glass
Temperature: Chilled
Ice: Ice
Method: Shaken

Served Chilled

Taste profile

Primary flavours

Anise Fruit Oak

Supporting notes

Sweet Vanilla CreamyFrothy

Flavor tags are derived from ingredient-level flavor mappings.

Estimated sensory profile

StrengthLight – Strong

BodyLight – Full

SweetnessDry – Sweet

BoldnessDelicate – Bold

High ABV
Full-bodied

What do these dimensions mean?

When to serve

BBQ / CookoutSuggested from its oak notes, pairing with bbq and grilled meat.

Occasion tags are inferred from drink style, serving format, flavour profile, food-pairing theme, recipe metadata, and strict multi-signal supplemental rule matches.

Food pairings

BBQ Steak Grilled Meat

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

Gluten-Free Vegetarian

Not compatible

KetoLow-CarbLow-SugarVegan

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Alternatives to try

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Reviewed ingredient substitutions

Brandy1.0 oz

CognacWorks, with a noticeable change

How much to use: Use the same amount; taste before changing citrus or sweetener.
What changes: Cognac can replace generic brandy in a cocktail at the same measure; expect a more specific Cognac profile rather than a neutral brandy.

Vegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

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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Last updated June 18, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

What is a Baltimore Bracer?: The Baltimore Bracer is a cocktail made with 3 ingredients, traditionally served in a Cocktail Glass. It has an ABV of approximately 22.5%. A standard serving contains approximately 184 calories.
What does a Baltimore Bracer taste like?: Baltimore Bracer has a flavour profile featuring Anise, Fruit, Oak, Sweet. The exact taste varies depending on the brands and measures used.
What food goes well with a Baltimore Bracer?: Baltimore Bracer pairs well with BBQ, Steak, Grilled Meat. The pairing is based on complementary flavour profiles from the recipe's ingredients.
How strong is a Baltimore Bracer?: The Baltimore Bracer has an ABV of approximately 22.5%. That's approximately 1.13 US standard drinks. This recipe is estimated to contain 184 kcal, 10.6g sugar, 13.5g carbs. Strength varies depending on the exact measures and ingredients used.
When is a Baltimore Bracer typically served?: Baltimore Bracer is often suggested for BBQ / Cookout, based on its flavour profile and typical serve.
What drinks are similar to a Baltimore Bracer?: If you enjoy Baltimore Bracer, the "similar flavour profile" suggestions on this page point to cocktails that share its flavour character. Drinks with a matching spirit base and comparable body and acidity feel closest.
Can I make a Baltimore Bracer at home?: Yes. The Baltimore Bracer uses 3 ingredients, making it easy to prepare at home. You will need a Cocktail Glass. Use quality spirits and fresh ingredients for the best result.
What do the sensory profile dimensions mean?: Sensory profile dimensions describe key flavour characteristics: Body (light to full), Dryness (sweet to bone dry), Acidity (flat to crisp), Fruitiness (subtle to prominent) and Boldness (delicate to bold). Each scale helps you compare cocktails at a glance and find ones with similar character.
How do I use sensory profiles to find cocktails I like?: Compare the Body, Acidity and Fruitiness of Baltimore Bracer with other cocktails. If you enjoy this drink, look for others with a similar profile. Adjust one dimension at a time to discover new favourites while staying in your flavour comfort zone.