Best Substitutes for Coriander
Out of Coriander? Here are the best alternatives that work in cocktail recipes.
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Original Ingredient
Coriander
Other
Bright, citrusy nose with lemony, floral, and subtly earthy herbaceous character. Palate is fresh with green, slightly peppery warmth and seed-like depth. Clean, herbal finish with citrus lift.
Recommended Substitutes
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Cardamom
Use as a 1:1 substitute unless otherwise noted.
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Cumin seed
Use as a 1:1 substitute unless otherwise noted.
General Substitution Tips
- → Match the alcohol level: a 40% spirit needs a similarly strong replacement or adjust volume.
- → For liqueurs, dilute spirits + simple syrup can replicate sweetness and proof.
- → Citrus substitutions: lemon and lime are mostly interchangeable at a 1:1 ratio.
- → For bitters, Angostura is the most neutral substitute for most other aromatic bitters.