Bourbon substitutes
The closest substitute for Bourbon is Jim Beam Bourbon, which works and barely changes the drink. Jim Beam is a bourbon. Jack Daniels, Rye Whiskey and Crown Royal also work.
What to use instead of Bourbon
Jim Beam BourbonAlmost the same
Jim Beam is a bourbon. Same amount.
Jack DanielsAlmost the same
Tennessee whiskey is made much like bourbon. Same amount.
Rye WhiskeyWorks, tastes different
Drier and spicier. Same amount.
Crown RoyalWorks, tastes different
Lighter and smoother. Same amount.
What is Bourbon?
Bourbon is America's native whiskey, made primarily from corn and aged in new charred oak barrels. It offers rich, sweet flavors with vanilla, caramel, and oak notes.
24 drinks with Bourbon
- Amaretto SourAmaretto, Lemon Juice, Simple Syrup
- Boston SourLemon Juice, Simple Syrup, Egg White
- BoulevardierCampari, Sweet Vermouth
- Brown DerbyGrapefruit Juice, Honey Syrup
- Cherry SourCherry Liqueur, Lemon Juice, Simple Syrup
- Fancy FreeMaraschino Liqueur, Angostura Bitters, Orange Bitters
- Gold RushLemon Juice, Honey Syrup
- Kentucky BuckLemon Juice, Simple Syrup, Angostura Bitters
- Kentucky MuleLime Juice, Ginger Beer
- Lion's TailAllspice Dram, Lime Juice, Simple Syrup
- Man o WarTriple Sec, Sweet Vermouth, Lime Juice
- Maple Old FashionedMaple Syrup, Angostura Bitters
- Marzipan Old FashionedAmaretto, Simple Syrup, Angostura Bitters
- Midnight StingerFernet-Branca, White Crème de Menthe
- Mint JulepSimple Syrup, Mint Leaves
- New York SourLemon Juice, Simple Syrup, Egg White
- Old FashionedAngostura Bitters, Sugar Cube, Water
- Paper PlaneAperol, Amaro Nonino, Lemon Juice
- RevolverKahlúa, Orange Bitters
- Salted Caramel Pecan SourAmaretto, Lemon Juice, Simple Syrup
- Suffering BastardGin, Lime Juice, Angostura Bitters
- Toffee Apple SourApple Brandy, Lemon Juice, Simple Syrup
- Whiskey SmashLemon Juice, Simple Syrup, Mint Leaves
- Whiskey SourLemon Juice, Simple Syrup
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