Best Substitutes for Grain alcohol

Out of Grain alcohol? Here are the best alternatives that work in cocktail recipes.

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Original Ingredient

Grain alcohol

Other 95.00% ABV Extremely neutral, virtually flavorless nose with searing ethanol heat. Palate is overwhelmingly hot and burning with no discernible character. Long, scorching finish with pure alcohol fire.

Recommended Substitutes

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Everclear

Use as a 1:1 substitute unless otherwise noted.

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151 proof rum

Use as a 1:1 substitute unless otherwise noted.

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Vodka

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.