Dry White Wine substitutes
The closest substitute for Dry White Wine is Rosé Wine, which works but the drink will taste a little different. Fruitier, with a pink colour. In a pinch, use Lillet Blanc or Dry Vermouth.
What to use instead of Dry White Wine
| Substitute | How much | Strength | Typical drink |
|---|---|---|---|
Rosé WineWorks, tastes different Fruitier, with a pink colour. Same amount | Same amount | 11–13.5% ABV | About the same |
Lillet BlancLast resort Sweeter and stronger. Same amount | Same amount | 17% ABV | +4 points |
Dry VermouthLast resort More herbal and stronger. Same amount | Same amount | 15–18% ABV | +4 points |
Almost the same: most people won’t notice. Works, tastes different: still a good drink, just a different one. Last resort: better than skipping the drink. Typical drink: the usual change in ABV, in percentage points, across the drinks below.
Swap it in your drink
Pick a substitute to see how much to pour in each drink with Dry White Wine, how strong the drink ends up and when to adjust the sugar.
- Kir
90ml (3 oz) Dry White Wine → 90ml (3 oz) Rosé Wine
Same strength
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Questions about Dry White Wine substitutes
What is the best substitute for Dry White Wine?
Rosé Wine is the closest substitute for Dry White Wine, though the drink will taste a little different. Fruitier, with a pink colour. Use the same amount.
What can I use instead of Dry White Wine in a Kir?
Rosé Wine: swap 90ml (3 oz) of Dry White Wine for 90ml (3 oz) of Rosé Wine.
Does Rosé Wine instead of Dry White Wine change how strong the drink is?
Barely. In the drink on this page that use Dry White Wine, Rosé Wine changes the strength by less than one percentage point.
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