Substitutions

  

Alcohol Substitutions Chart

 

 Amaretto

Substitute - General Non-alcoholic almond extract or marzipan. Substitute - Measured For: 2 tablespoons amaretto or other almond-flavored liqueur, substitute: 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon almond extract Applejack or apple brandy Substitute - General Unsweetened apple juice concentrate; apple juice; apple cider; or apple butter. Apricot brandy Substitute - General Syrup from canned apricots in heavy syrup; or apricot preserves. Beer or Ale Substitute - General Chicken broth, white grape juice, or ginger ale Bourbon Substitute - General Non-alcoholic vanilla extract. Champagne and other sparkling wines: Sparkling apple cider; sparkling cranberry juice; or sparkling grape juice. Substitute - Measured For 2 tablespoons bourbon, substitute the following: 1 to 2 teaspoons vanilla extract Brandy Substitute - General . Raspberry extract, brandy extract Substitute - Measured 2 tablespoons brandy, substitute the following: 1/2 to 1 teaspoon brandy extract OR 2 tablespoons water, white grape juice or apple juice Champagne Substitute - General Ginger Ale or Soda water and Champagne extract Cherry liqueur or brandy (Kirschwasser) Substitute - General Syrup from canned cherries in heavy syrup; Italian soda cherry syrup; or cherry preserves. (Not suitable for fondue) Cognac Substitute - General Juice from peaches, apricots or pears. Coffee liqueur or Brandy Substitute - General Espresso; non-alcoholic coffee extract; or coffee syrup. Substitute - Measured 2 tablespoons Kahlua or other coffee or chocolate- flavored liqueur, substitute the following: 1/2 to 1 teaspoon chocolate extract plus 1/2 to 1 teaspoon instant coffee granules dissolved in 2 tablespoons hot water. Cointreau Substitute - General Orange juice, or frozen orange juice concentrate. Creme de Cacao Substitute - General Powdered white chocolate mixed with water; non-alcoholic vanilla extract and powdered sugar. Creme de Cassis Substitute - General Black currant Italian soda syrup; or black currant jam. Creme de Menthe Substitute - General Mint Italian soda syrup; or non-alcoholic mint extract. or Spearmint extract or oil of spearmint diluted with a little water or grapefruit juice. Gewurztraminer Substitute - General White grape juice mixed with lemon juice, water, and a pinch of powdered sugar. Kahlua Substitute - General Chocolate extract, 1 teaspoon per 2 tablespoon of Kahlua. Or 1 teaspoon instant express powder per 2 tablespoon of Kahlua Kirsch (Cherry) Substitute - General Syrup or juice from black cherries, raspberries, boysenberries, currants, grapes or cherry cider. Licorice or anise flavored liqueur Substitute - General Anise Italian soda syrup; or fennel. Mirin Substitute - General White grape juice mixed with lemon juice or zest. Muscat Substitute - General White grape juice mixed with water and powdered sugar Orange liqueur (Grand Marnier) or brandy Substitute - General Unsweetened orange juice concentrate; orange zest; orange juice; or marmalade. Substitute - Measured for 2 tablespoons Grand Marnier or other orange- flavored liqueur, substitute the following: 2 tablespoons orange juice and 1/2 teaspoon orange extract or 2 tablespoons unsweetened orange juice concentrate. Peach brandy Substitute - General Syrup from canned peaches in heavy syrup; or peach preserves Peppermint Schnapps Substitute - General Mint Italian soda syrup; non-alcoholic mint extract; or mint leaves Port Substitute - GeneralConcord grape juice mixed with lime zest; or cranberry juice mixed with lemon juice Riesling Substitute - GeneralWhite grape juice mixed with water and a pinch of powdered sugar. Rum Substitute - GeneralNon-alcoholic vanilla or rum extract. OR Pineapple juice or syrup flavored with almond extract. Substitute - Measured for 2 tbsp rum , substitute the following: 1/2 to 1 teaspoon rum extract OR 2 tablespoons water, white grape juice or apple juice. Sherry Substitute - GeneralApple cider; non-alcoholic vanilla extract; coffee; or coffee syrup. Substitute - Measured2 tablespoons sherry, substitute the following: 1 to 2 teaspoons vanilla extract or 2 tablespoons orange or pineapple juice. To substitute sherry in a marinade: for 1/2 cup sherry use 1/4 cup vinegar + 1 tablespoon sugar + 1/4 water OR1 tablespoon vinegar, plus chicken stock or water to make 1/2 cup. Vermouth Substitute - GeneralApple cider; or apple juice mixed with lemon juice and water. Vodka Substitute - GeneralWater; apple cider or white grape juice mixed with lime juice. Wine, Red  Substitute - GeneralNote: add water, white grape juice, apple juice, or broth, if necessary, to get the specified amount of liquid called for in the recipe. orGrape juice; vegetable stock; cranberry juice; tomato juice; or concord grape jelly. Substitute - Measured1/4 cup or more red wine, substitute the following: equal measure of red grape juice, cranberry juice, apple cider, chicken broth, clam juice, flavored vinegar, or nonalcoholic wine. If you use nonalcoholic wine, add a tablespoon of vinegar to cut the sweetness Wine, White Substitute - GeneralWhite grape juice; apple cider; apple juice; vegetable stock; or water, ver jus Substitute - Measured1/4 cup or more white wine, substitute the following: equal measure of white grape juice, chicken broth, vegetable broth, clam juice or nonalcoholic wine. If you use a nonalcoholic wine, add a tablespoon of vinegar to cut the sweetness. Wine, White, Dry Substitute - GeneralWater, chicken broth, bullion or consommé, ginger ale, white grape juice, diluted cider vinegar or white wine vinegar, liquid from canned mushrooms. Wine, Heavy Substitute - GeneralFor 1/4 cup or more port, sweet sherry, rum, brandy, liqueur, substitute the following: equal measure of unsweetened orange juice or apple juice plus 1 teaspoon of corresponding flavored extract or vanilla extract.