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Robin
04-30-2007, 12:31 AM
I hope it is ok to post this here. I got in on a yahoo group I am on. I don't keep any alcohol in the house so I was always at a loss for what to do in recipes this looks to be a pretty good list.

Alcohol Substitutes

KIRSCH: Syrup or juice from black cherries, raspberries,
boysenberries, currants, grapes or cherry cider.

COGNAC: Juice from peaches, apricots or pears.

COINTREAU: Orange juice, or frozen orange juice concentrate.

CREME DE MENTHE: Spearmint extract or oil of spearmint diluted with a
little water or grapefruit juice.

RED BURGUNDY: Grape juice

WHITE BURGUNDY: White grape juice

CHAMPAGNE: Ginger Ale

CLARET: Grape or currant juice, or syrup from cherry cider.

FLAMBE'S OR FLAMING DESSERTS: The only substitute that might be used
is a sugar cube soaked in lemon extract, then set atop a dessert and
burned.

BEER OR ALE: Chicken broth, white grape juice, or gingerale

BRANDY: Apple cider, peach or apricot syrup.

RUM: Pineapple juice or syrup flavored with almond extract.

SHERRY: Orange or pineapple juice.

RED WINE: (unsweet) water, beef broth, boullion or consome, tomatoe
juice (plain or diluted), diluted cider vinegar, or red wine
vinegar,liquid drained from mushrooms.

WHITE WINE: (unsweet) water, chicken broth, boullion or consome,
ginger ale, white grape juice, diluted cider vinegar or white wine
vinegar, liquid from canned mushrooms.

NOTE*** To cut sweetness of the syrups, dilute with water. Also use
flavor extracts for interesting flavors.

When alcohol is used in a recipe, it is generally used for one of two
reasons; as a flavor enhancer in cooking, or as a meat tenderizer in
marinades. A variety of other foods do have the same properties as
alcohol in cooking and marinating and can be easily substituted in
any recipe. Here are a few suggestions:

MARINADES:

Substitute for 1 cup of alcohol with:

1 cup of citrus juice, Lemonade, Pineapple or Orange Juice.

1/2 cup of fresh lemon juice or orange juice.

1 cup of tomato juice diluted by 1/4 with water or vinegar.

1/2 cup of light soy sauce and 1/2 cup of citrus juice.

1/2 cup of light soy sauce and 2 TBLS of oil.

1 cup of teriyaki sauce

1/3 cup of balsamic vinegar

FOR COOKING:

Non-alcoholic cooking sherry

Non-alcoholic cooking wine

Raspberry extract (instead of Brandy)

Or you can burn the alcohol out of the liquor by heating the liquor
in a pan and carefully lighting a match

Alcohol Substitutes 1

Amaretto: non-alcoholic almond extract; or geat 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.

ChantingMama
04-30-2007, 04:48 AM
That is a COOL list to have around! Thanks!