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Nonalcoholic Substitutes For Wines Spirits And Liqueurs Recipe

Add Step-by-Step Photos	Mystic_river1 / All my dishes 1 year, 10 months ago From GourmetSleuth -a list of nonalcoholic substitutes for recipes that call for various wines, spirits and liqueurs. Do remember substitutes won't necessarily mimic the flavor of the original ingredient. The intention is to add some acidity and contrast as well as intensify flavors.... More Servings:1	Mystic_rive
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Ingredients

Alcohol Ingredient Substitute - General Substitute - Measured

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

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Applejack or apple brandy

Unsweetened apple juice concentrate; apple juice; apple cider; or apple butter.

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Apricot brandy

Syrup from canned apricots in heavy syrup; or apricot preserves.

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Beer or Ale

Chicken broth, white grape juice, or ginger ale

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Bourbon

Non-alcoholic vanilla extract.

Champagne and other sparkling wines:

Sparkling apple cider; sparkling cranberry juice; or sparkling grape juice.

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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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Champagne

Ginger Ale or Soda water and Champagne extract

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Cherry liqueur or brandy (Kirschwasser)

Syrup from canned cherries in heavy syrup; Italian soda cherry syrup; or cherry preserves. (Not suitable for fondue)

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Cognac

Juice from peaches, apricots or pears.

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Coffee liqueur or brandy

Espresso; non-alcoholic coffee extract; or coffee syrup.

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• 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.

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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.

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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 express powder per 2 tablespoon of Kahlua

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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

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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.

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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

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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.

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Sherry

Apple cider; non-alcoholic vanilla extract; coffee; or coffee syrup. • 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 OR

1 tablespoon vinegar, plus chicken stock or water to make 1/2 cup.

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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.

Directions

Wine Substitutions

Wine, General Tips

(From Cook's Illustrated, 2005)

If alcohol is not an issue then Vermouth makes a good substitute for white wine in a recipe as long as the recipe does not call for more than a 1/2 cup or so.

Nonalcoholic Substitutions

For soups and pan sauces use extra broth and add red or white wine vinegar or lemon juice right before serving using the following ratios:

To replace 1/2 cup wine use:

1/2 cup broth + 1 teaspoon wine vinegar

1/2 cup broth + 1 teaspoon lemon juice

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Comments

tinadc 1 year, 10 months ago said:
Thank you this is absolutely fantastic just what we all need.

wolfpackjack 1 year, 10 months ago said:
Thank JM...dave

zanna 1 year, 10 months ago said:
REALLY great post,lots of typing.thanks

wynnebaer 1 year, 10 months ago said:
This will definitely come in handy....Thanks so much...Great post...:)

divaliscious 1 year, 10 months ago said:
Great post mystic - i added it to the tips and advice group! and like zanna thanks for all that typing it out!

dottiet 1 year, 8 months ago said:
This is wonderful. Very helpful. Knew we could count on you Mystic. Have a great week.

dtour 1 year, 7 months ago said:
I won't be taking you to Happy Hour ;) All kidding aside...this is a wonderful post!

girlmacbeth 1 year, 3 months ago said:
Thank you so much i've been looking for this kind of list all in one place forever.

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