Ingredient substitute
What can you use instead of white wine?
Non-alcoholic white wine, Chicken stock + white wine vinegar and Apple cider + white wine vinegar are the easiest swaps. Below: 4 options with the right amount to use, what changes in the dish and which diets they suit.
The quick answer
Non-alcoholic white wine. Use the same amount. Already dealcoholized.
Adjust: Most accurate non-alcoholic swap.
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Non-alcoholic white wine
Drop-in swapUse the same amount (ratio 1:1)
Already dealcoholized.
- Flavor
- Close.
- Texture
- Same.
- Moisture
- Same.
- Adjust
- Most accurate non-alcoholic swap.
- Best for
- Any recipe
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Chicken stock + white wine vinegar
Small adjustmentUse the same amount (ratio 1:1)
Mix 3/4 stock + 1/4 vinegar per cup wine.
- Flavor
- Acid + savory.
- Texture
- Same.
- Moisture
- Same.
- Adjust
- Add 1 tbsp lemon juice for brightness.
- Best for
- Pan sauces, Risotto
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Apple cider + white wine vinegar
Small adjustmentUse the same amount (ratio 1:1)
3/4 cup apple cider + 1/4 cup vinegar.
- Flavor
- Fruity acid.
- Texture
- Same.
- Moisture
- Same.
- Adjust
- Direct mix per ratio.
- Best for
- Any recipe
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White grape juice + vinegar
Small adjustmentUse the same amount (ratio 1:1)
Same as above with grape instead of apple.
- Flavor
- Sweet fruity.
- Texture
- Same.
- Moisture
- Same.
- Adjust
- Add 1 tbsp vinegar per cup.
- Best for
- Any recipe
Common questions
What is the best substitute for white wine?
Non-alcoholic white wine is the closest swap. Use the same amount. Already dealcoholized.
How much should I use instead of white wine?
It depends on the swap. Non-alcoholic white wine: Use the same amount. Chicken stock + white wine vinegar: Use the same amount. Apple cider + white wine vinegar: Use the same amount.
Recipes that use white wine
More swaps
Scale it to your recipe
Enter the amount you need and the substitution tool works out the exact quantity. Or ask the chef how the swap will change your dish.