Alcohol Substitution Guide

What to use in place of alcohol in recipes.

Sometimes alcohol is called for in recipes to enhance the overall flavor of a dish. If you prefer to cook without alcohol, it can be omitted from a recipe or replaced with a nonalcoholic alternative. Keep in mind that the overall flavor of the dish will not be exactly the same, but the substitutions will give you an approximation of the flavor. Here are some general recommendations for nonalcoholic substitutes.

Beer
Bourbon
Brandy
Champagne
Cognac
Cointreau
Crème de cassis
Frangelico
Grand Marnier or other orange-flavored liqueur
Marsala
Port
Rum
Sherry
Vermouth, dry
Vermouth, sweet
Wine, white
Wine, red

Champagne

Ginger ale, sparkling cider, cranberry juice or white grape juice

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