ALCOHOL SUBSTITUTES FOR COOKING

It is very easy to remove alcohol from a recipe whether it be because the average person may not have the required wine or liquor on hand or because they choose not to consume alcohol in any form, but still want to be able to use a recipe that includes it.

Type of Alcohol Substitute
Amaretto Almond extract (1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon for 2 tablespoons of Amaretto) or Italian soda syrup, marzipan.
Anisette Anise Italian soda syrup or fennel.
Applejack or Apple Brandy Apple juice, unsweetened apple juice concentrate, apple cider, or apple butter.
Apricot Brandy Syrup from a can of apricots in heavy syrup, or apricot preserves.
Beer or Ale A strong chicken, beef or mushroom broth, or non-alcoholic beer.
Beer or Ale (Light) Chicken broth, white grape juice or ginger ale, or non-alcoholic beer.
Bourbon Vanilla extract (1 to 2 teaspoons for 2 tablespoons bourbon), sparkling apple cider, sparkling cranberry juice, or sparkling grape juice.
Brandy Brandy or rum extract (1/2 to 1 teaspoon for 2 tablespoons of Brandy). Raspberry extract. For recipes calling for exact amounts substitute water
Calvados Apple juice, unsweetened apple juice concentrate, apple cider, or apple butter.
Chambord Raspberry juice, syrup or extract.
Champagne Ginger ale, sparkling apple cider, sparkling cranberry juice, sparkling white grape juice, soda water, or champagne extract.
Cherry Liqueur or Cherry Brandy Syrup from a can of cherries in heavy syrup, or cherry Italian soda syrup, or cherry preserves.
Claret Non-alcoholic wine, diluted grape juice or cherry cider syrup.
Coffee Liqueur To replace 2 tablespoons of liqueur, use 1/2 to 1 teaspoon of chocolate extract mixed with 1 teaspoon of instant coffee granules, which has been dissolved in 2 tablespoons of water. Can also substitute espresso, non-alcoholic coffee extract or coffee syrup.
Cognac Apricot, peach or pear juice.
Cointreau Orange juice (2 tablespoons or 2 tablespoons of orange juice with 1/2 teaspoon of orange extract for 2 tablespoons of Cointreau) or frozen orange juice concentrate.
Crème de cacao Powdered white chocolate combined with water, or vanilla extract and powdered sugar.
Crème de cassis Black currant Italian soda syrup or black currant jam.
Crème de menthe non-alcoholic mint extract, mint Italian soda syrup, spearmint extract, or spearmint oil with a little water added. If green color is needed, add a drop of green food coloring.
Curacao Orange juice (2 tablespoons of orange juice concentrate or 2 tablespoons of orange juice with 1/2 teaspoon of orange extract for 2 tablespoons Curacao)
Framboise Raspberry juice or raspberry syrup.
Frangelico Hazelnut or almond extract.
Galliano Licorice extract.
Gewurztraminer White grape juice combined with lemon juice, water and a pinch of powdered sugar.
Grand Marnier To replace 2 tablespoons of liqueur, use 2 tablespoons of orange juice concentrate or 2 tablespoons of orange juice with 1/2 teaspoon of orange extract.
Grappa Grape juice.
Grenadine non-alcoholic grenadine or pomegranate syrup.
Hard Cider Apple juice or apple cider.
Kahlua Chocolate extract (1 teaspoon per 2 tablespoons Kahlua), or instant espresso powder (2 tablespoons per 2 tablespoons Kahlua).
Kirsch Cherry cider or black cherry, raspberry, boysenberry, currant, or grape juice or syrup from those fruits. Substitute same amount of liquid as called for in the recipe.
Licorice or Anise Liqueur Anise Italian soda syrup or fennel.
Mirin White grape juice combined with lemon juice or lemon zest.
Muscat White grape juice combined with water and powdered sugar.
Ouzo Anise Italian soda syrup or fennel.
Orange Liqueur Unsweetened orange juice concentrate, orange juice (2 tablespoons orange juice and ½ teaspoon orange extract or 2 tablespoons unsweetened orange juice concentrate for 2 tablespoons Grand Marnier or other orange flavored liqueur), orange zest or orange marmalade.
Peach Brandy Syrup from a can of peaches in heavy syrup, or peach preserves.
Peppermint Schnapps non-alcoholic mint or peppermint extract, mint Italian soda syrup, or mint leaves.
Port 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 Burgundy Red wine vinegar, grape juice or non-alcoholic wine.
Red Wine, sweet or dry non-alcoholic wine with a tablespoon of vinegar added to cut the sweetness, grape juice, cranberry juice, grape jelly, tomato juice, beef broth, liquid drained from vegetables, or water. Use equal amounts of liquid as called for in the recipe.
Riesling White grape juice with a pinch of powdered sugar added.
Rum White grape juice, pineapple juice, or apple juice in equal liquid amounts as called for in the recipe. Can also use these juices with 1/2 to 1 teaspoon of non-alcoholic rum, almond or vanilla extract added.
Sake Rice vinegar.
Sambuca Anise Italian soda syrup or fennel.
Schnapps To replace 2 tablespoons of schnapps, add 1 teaspoon of a corresponding flavored extract.
Sherry Apple juice, orange juice, pineapple juice, non-alcoholic vanilla extract (1 to 2 teaspoons vanilla extract for 2 tablespoons sherry), coffee or coffee syrup.  To substitute sherry in a marinade use ¼ cup vinegar plus ¼ cup water and 1 tablespoon sugar, or 1 tablespoon vinegar plus chicken stock or water to make up the ½ cup.
Southern Comfort Peach flavored nectar combined with a small amount of cider vinegar.
Sparkling Wine Ginger ale, sparkling apple cider, sparkling cranberry juice, or sparkling white grape juice.
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, apple cider, non-alcoholic white wine  or apple juice mixed with lemon juice and water.
Vermouth, Sweet Apple juice, grape juice, balsamic vinegar, non-alcoholic sweet wine, or water with lemon juice.
Vodka  White grape juice or apple cider combined with lime juice or water. 
Whiskey  If a small amount is called for, it can be eliminated.
White Burgundy Non-alcoholic wine, white grape juice combined with white wine vinegar.
Wine, White, Sweet Non-alcoholic wine with a tablespoon of vinegar added to cut the sweetness, white grape juice, apple juice, apple cider, tomato juice, chicken broth, vegetable broth, ginger ale, or water. Use equal amounts of liquid as called for in the recipe.
Wine, White, Dry Water, chicken broth, bullion or consommé, ginger ale, white grape juice, diluted cider vinegar or white wine vinegar
Wine, Red Add water, white grape juice, apple juice or broth to match the amount of wine in the recipe.  Or grape juice, vegetable stock, cranberry juice, tomato juice or concord grape jelly
Wine, Heavy Equal amounts of unsweetened orange juice or apple juice plus 1 teaspoon of corresponding flavored extract or non-alcoholic vanilla extract.
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