Substitutions

Quick summary: Skirt steak, top round steak, beef hanger steak, tri-tip steak, and flap steak make great substitutes for a flank steak. But some other meat or non-meat suggestions might help you also. With a quick cooking time and no bones to fuss with, flank steak is an affordable and versatile piece of beef. It […]

Quick summary: Achiote sauce or paste, Adobo sauce, canned Chipotle peppers, or Chipotle sauce can be excellent substitutes for Tex-Mex paste. But you can also use Chili powder spice mix, tomato paste, canned Chili, Sriracha sauce, and Taco seasoning. While you will find a range of Tex-Mex seasoning, salsas, chili sauces, and dinner kits, you’ll

Quick summary: Brandy, Cognac, and rum will be perfect alternatives to Jim Beam. But there are plenty more substitutes you can use for any idea you have.  Originally an American-owned brand, Jim Beam is one of the best-selling brands of American liquors in the world. They manufacture a range of straight Kentucky bourbon whiskey, premium

Quick summary: Chambord, black currant syrup, Kir, and Kirsch will be perfect alternatives for crème de cassis in any cocktail recipe you have.  With such a luxurious-sounding name you’ll be forgiven for mistaking crème de cassis for a rich, cream-based liqueur. Instead, it is a dark red, blackcurrant liqueur, with no cream whatsoever. Also called

Quick summary: Grand Marnier, Cointreau, Triple Sec, Aurum, or Gran Gala could be perfect substitutes for Orange Curacao-based cocktails. But there are other more exciting liquor or non-alcohol alternatives you can use.  Whether you’re mixing up a Mai Tai, Cosmopolitan, or making a boozy dessert, Orange Curacao’s exotic citrus flavor will bring a punch to

Quick summary: Sweet or dry red wine, sherry, port, Amaro Averna, or Sweet Madeira will be excellent alternatives to sweet vermouth, while Lillet, sake, or white wine can replace dry vermouth. Vermouth is wonderfully versatile. From cooking and drinking neat to making cocktails, it’s a wonderful bar staple to ensure you’re prepared for any occasion. 

Quick summary: You can use disposable coffee filters, muslin cloth, kitchen towel, or pantyhose as a quick alternative to cheesecloth. But some other fabrics in your home can also help you. You might think cheesecloth is just used for making cheese, but it is in fact a very versatile piece of kitchen equipment. In addition

Quick summary: Some of the best substitutes for Pusser’s Rum will be: Myer’s Rum, Cruzan Dark Rum, Captain Morgan Black Spiced Rum, Hamilton Overproof 151, and Plantation Original Dark Rum. But there are plenty of other alternatives, whether drinking it neat or making cocktails. Popular as the signature ingredient in the Painkiller cocktail, Pusser’s Rum

Quick summary: Sour cream, buttermilk, cottage cheese, mayonnaise, heavy cream, or silken tofu can be great replacements for yogurt, depending on your recipe. A few other articles, already in your fridge, can also help you. Although we generally associate yogurt with breakfast, it’s so much more than that. This incredibly versatile product is used in

Quick summary: Campari, Lillet, Pamplemousse, or sour cherry spritz can be excellent substitutes if you don’t have Aperol. Some other aperitifs from our list will also boost up your cocktails. In the cocktail culture of delightful drinks, there is something for every occasion and every taste. Aperitifs and spritzers have become classy and versatile classics