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Amaretto | Non-alcoholic almond extract; orgeat Italian soda syrup; or marzipan.
| For: 2 tablespoons amaretto or other almond-flavored liqueur, substitute: 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
| For an alternative with alcohol and a different flavor variation try substituting equal amounts of hazelnut liqueur, chocolate liqueur OR coffee liqueur. |
Aperol | Use Sanbitter OR Crodino (both alcohol free). | Use equal amounts of Sanbitter or Crodino to replace Aperol. | Compari |
Applejack or apple brandy | Unsweetened apple juice concentrate; apple juice; apple cider; or apple butter. | | Per tablespoon of Apple Brandy (applejack) you can substitute 1 tablespoon Cognac OR pear Brandy OR any Brandy. |
Apricot brandy | Syrup from canned apricots in heavy syrup; or apricot preserves. | | Per tablespoon of Apricot Brandy you can substitute 1 tablespoon Cognac OR pear Brandy OR any flavored Brandy of choice. |
Bailey's Irish Cream | If using as a beverage you can combine heavy cream with chocolate syrup and espresso powder to taste.
If using in cooking you may substitute Irish Cream flavored creamer OR Irish Cream syrup by Torani, again, depending on the recipe. | | |
Beer or Ale | Chicken broth, white grape juice, or ginger ale | | |
Bourbon |
Non-alcoholic vanilla extract. Champagne and other sparkling wines: Sparkling apple cider; sparkling cranberry juice; or sparkling grape juice.
| For 2 tablespoons bourbon, substitute the following: 1 to 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
| You can substitute equal amounts of brandy, rum or cognac. |
Brandy |
Raspberry extract, brandy extract
| 2 tablespoons brandy, substitute the following: 1/2 to 1 teaspoon brandy extract OR 2 tablespoons water, white grape juice or apple juice
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Calvados | Apple juice concentrate OR apple butter | | |
Champagne | Ginger Ale or Soda water and Champagne extract | | |
Cherry liqueur or brandy (Kirschwasser) | Syrup from canned cherries in heavy syrup; Italian soda cherry syrup; or cherry preserves. (Not suitable for fondue) | | |
Cognac | Juice from peaches, apricots or pears. | | |
Coffee liqueur | Espresso; non-alcoholic coffee extract; or coffee syrup.
| 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 | Orange juice, or frozen orange juice concentrate.
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Creme de Cacao | Powdered white chocolate mixed with water; non-alcoholic vanilla extract and powdered sugar.
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Creme de Cassis | Black currant Italian soda syrup; or black currant jam. | | |
Creme de Menthe | Mint Italian soda syrup; or non-alcoholic mint extract. or Spearmint extract or oil of spearmint diluted with a little water or grapefruit juice
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Gewurztraminer | White grape juice mixed with lemon juice, water, and a pinch of powdered sugar
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Kahlua | Chocolate extract, 1 teaspoon per 2 tablespoon of Kahlua. Or 1 teaspoon instant espresso powder per 2 tablespoon of Kahlua | | |
Kirsch (Cherry) | Syrup or juice from black cherries, raspberries, boysenberries, currants, grapes or cherry cider.
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Licorice or anise flavored liqueur
| Anise Italian soda syrup; or fennel.
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Mirin | White grape juice mixed with lemon juice or zest.
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Muscat | White grape juice mixed with water and powdered sugar
| 1/2 cup white grape juice with 1/2 cup of water and 1/8 to 1/4 cup powdered sugar.* adjust sugar to taste depending on your recipe. | |
Orange liqueur (Grand Marnier)or brandy | Unsweetened orange juice concentrate; orange zest; orange juice; or marmalade
| 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 | |
Pear Brandy | Syrup from canned pears. OR use 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon pear extract per tablespoon brandy. | | Any other flavored brandy such as Apple Brandy. |
Peach brandy | Syrup from canned peaches in heavy syrup; or peach preserves
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Peppermint Schnapps | Mint Italian soda syrup; non-alcoholic mint extract; or mint leaves | | |
Port | Concord grape juice mixed with lime zest; or cranberry juice mixed with lemon juice
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Riesling | White grape juice mixed with water and a pinch of powdered sugar.
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Rum | Non-alcoholic vanilla or rum extract. OR Pineapple juice or syrup flavored with almond extract.
| For 2 tbsp rum , substitute the following: 1/2 to 1 teaspoon rum extract OR 2 tablespoons water, white grape juice or apple juice | |
Sake | You can substitute equal parts of white grape juice with one to two teaspoons of a low acid vinegar such as rice vinegar fresh lemon juice | | |
Sauternes | Sauternes are sweet dessert wines. | You can substitute equal parts of apple juice, depending on the recipe. | |
Sherry | Apple cider; non-alcoholic vanilla extract; coffee; or coffee syrup
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2 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.
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Tequila | Use lime juice for marinades, in drinks use soda water to replace tequila. | | To use an alternative alcohol you can substitute Vodka or Gin, vodka has a neutral flavor, gin will add a slightly herbal flavor. |
Vermouth | Apple cider; or apple juice mixed with lemon juice and water.
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Vodka | Water; apple cider or white grape juice mixed with lime juice
| | Substitute 2 tablespoons of aquavit, tequilla or white rum. |
Wine, Red
| Note: add water, white grape juice, apple juice, or broth, if necessary, to get the specified amount of liquid called for in the recipe. OR Grape juice; vegetable stock; cranberry juice; tomato juice; or concord grape jelly. | 1/4 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
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Wine, White
| White grape juice; apple cider; apple juice; vegetable stock; or water, verjus
| 1/4 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
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Wine, White, Dry
| Water, chicken broth, bullion or consommé, ginger ale, white grape juice, diluted cider vinegar or white wine vinegar, liquid from canned mushrooms.
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Wine, Heavy
| | For 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.
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