Alcohol Substitutions in Cooking
Following is a general list of non-alcoholic substitutes that can be
used in cooking. choose the option that best matches the flavor of the
dish you are making:
Amaretto -
Almond extract. (Substitute 1/4 to
1/2 teaspoon almond extract for 2 tablespoons Amaretto.)
Anisette - Anise Italian soda syrup or fennel.
Beer -
Chicken broth, beef broth, mushroom broth, white grape
juice, ginger ale.
Bourbon - 1 1/2 to 2 teaspoons of non-alcoholic vanilla
extract.
Brandy -
Water, white grape juice, apple cider
or apple juice, diluted peach or apricot syrups. (Substitute equal amounts of liquid.)
Champagne -
Ginger
ale, sparkling apple cider, sparkling cranberry juice, or sparkling
white grape juice.
Cointreau -
Orange juice or frozen orange juice
concentrate.
Coffee Liqueur - To replace 2 tablespoons of liqueur, use 1/2
to 1 teaspoon of chocolate extract mixed with 1 teaspoon of instant
coffee, which has been mixed in 2 tablespoons of water. Can also
substitute expresso, non-alcoholic coffee extract or coffee syrup.
Cognac
- Juice from peaches, apricots, or pears.
Creme de menthe
- Spearmint extract or oil of
spearmint diluted with a little water or grapefruit juice.
Grand Marnier or Orange-Flavored Liqueur
-
Unsweetened orange juice concentrate or orange juice. (Substitute 2 tablespoons
unsweetened orange juice concentrate or 2 tablespoons orange juice and 1/2 teaspoon orange
extract for 2 tablespoons Grand Marnier.)
Kahlua
-
Coffee or chocolate-flavored liqueur.
(Substitute 1/2 to 1 teaspoon chocolate extract or substitute 1/2 to 1 teaspoon instant
coffee in 2 tablespoons water for 2 tablespoons Kahlua.)
Kirsch -
Syrup or juices from cherries,
raspberries, boysenberries, currants, or cider. (Substitute equal amounts of liquid.)
Peppermint Schnapps - Non-alcoholic mint or peppermint
extract, mint Italian soda syrup, or mint leaves.
Port Wine, Sweet Sherry, or Fruit-Flavored Liqueur)
- Orange juice or apple juice. (Substitute equal amount of liquid.)
Rum (light
or dark) - Water,
white grape juice, pineapple juice, apple juice or apple cider, or syrup
flavored with almond extract. (Substitute equal amounts of liquid.)
Sake - Rice vinegar.
Sherry or Bourbon -
Orange or pineapple juices,
peach syrup, or non-alcoholic vanilla extract. (Substitute equal amount of liquid 1 to 2 teaspoons
vanilla extract.)
Southern Comfort - Peach flavored nectar combined with a
small amount of cider vinegar.
Tequila - Cactus juice or nectar.
Triple Sec - Orange juice concentrate, orange juice, orange
zest or orange marmalade.
Vermouth, Dry - White grape juice, white wine vinegar, or
non-alcoholic white wine.
Vermouth, Sweet - Apple juice, grape juice, balsamic vinegar,
non-alcoholic sweet wine, or water with lemon juice.
Whiskey - If a small amount is called for, it can be
eliminated.
Vodka - White grape juice or apple cider combined with lime
juice or use plain water in place of the vodka.
Wines:
Check out my article about
Cooking with
Wine
Gewurztraminer - White grape juice combined with lemon juice.
Grappa - Grape juice.
Port Wine - Concord grape juice with some lime zest added,
cranberry juice with some lemon juice added, or grape juice concentrate.
Substitute orange juice or apple juice for lighter ports
Red Wine -
Red grape juice, cranberry
juice, chicken broth, beef broth, vegetable broth, clam juice, fruit juices,
flavored vinegar.
(Substitute equal amount of liquid.)
White Wine -
Water, chicken
broth, vegetable broth, white grape juice, ginger ale, white grape juice.
Sweet White Wine -
White grape juice plus 1
tablespoons Karo corn syrup. (Substitute equal amount of liquid.)