Tuesday, October 5, 2010

Can you make that a virgin, please?

Hey guys, I found a great list of substitutes for any kind of alcoholic ingredient in recipes! Eek, I'm so excited!

  • Amaretto: non-alcoholic almond extract; orgeat Italian soda syrup; or marzipan.
  • Applejack or apple brandy: Unsweetened apple juice concentrate; apple juice; apple cider; or apple butter.
  • Apricot brandy: Syrup from canned apricots in heavy syrup; or apricot preserves.
  • Bourbon: Non-alcoholic vanilla extract.
  • Champagne and other sparkling wines: Sparkling apple cider; sparkling cranberry juice; or sparkling grape juice.
  • Cherry liqueur or brandy: Syrup from canned cherries in heavy syrup; Italian soda cherry syrup; or cherry preserves.
  • Coffee liqueur or brandy: Espresso; non-alcoholic coffee extract; or coffee syrup.
  • Creme de cacao: Powdered white chocolate mixed with water; non-alcoholic vanilla extract and powdered sugar.
  • Creme de cassis: Black currant Italian soda syrup; or black currant jam.
  • Creme de menthe: Mint Italian soda syrup; or non-alcoholic mint extract.
  • Gewurztraminer: White grape juice mixed with lemon juice, water, and a pinch of powdered sugar.
  • Licorice or anise flavored liqueur: Anise Italian soda syrup; or fennel.
  • Mirin: White grape juice mixed with lemon juice or zest.
  • Muscat: White grape juice mixed with water and powdered sugar
  • Orange liqueur or brandy: Unsweetened orange juice concentrate; orange zest; orange juice; or marmalade.
  • Peach brandy: Syrup from canned peaches in heavy syrup; or peach preserves.
  • 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
  • Red wine: Grape juice; vegetable stock; cranberry juice; tomato juice; or concord grape jelly.
  • Riesling: White grape juice mixed with water and a pinch of powdered sugar.
  • Rum: Non-alcoholic vanilla or rum extract.
  • Sherry: Apple cider; non-alcoholic vanilla extract; coffee; or coffee syrup.
  • Vermouth: Apple cider; or apple juice mixed with lemon juice and water.
  • Vodka: Water; apple cider or white grape juice mixed with lime juice.
  • White wine: White grape juice; apple cider; apple juice; vegetable stock; or water.

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