Best Substitutes for Thyme
Out of Thyme? Here are the best alternatives that work in cocktail recipes.
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Original Ingredient
Thyme
Other
Savory, herbaceous nose with woody earthiness and subtle floral notes. Palate is aromatic with mild peppery warmth and clean green character. Short, herbal finish with lingering savory depth.
Recommended Substitutes
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Rosemary
Use as a 1:1 substitute unless otherwise noted.
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Lavender
Use as a 1:1 substitute unless otherwise noted.
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Mint
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.