Honey substitutes
The closest substitute for Honey is Honey Syrup, which works and barely changes the drink. Honey syrup is half water, so use double. use twice the amount. Agave Syrup also works.
What to use instead of Honey
| Substitute | How much | Strength | Typical drink |
|---|---|---|---|
Honey SyrupAlmost the same Honey syrup is half water, so use double. Use twice the amount | Use twice the amount | Alcohol-free | −3 points |
Agave SyrupWorks, tastes different Same amount | Same amount | Alcohol-free | About the same |
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 Honey, how strong the drink ends up and when to adjust the sugar.
- Canchanchara
30ml (1 oz) Honey → 60ml (2 oz) Honey Syrup
About 16% ABV → about 13% ABV−3 points
- Dawa
2 tablespoons Honey → 4 tablespoons Honey Syrup
About 20% ABV → about 16% ABV−4 points
- Hot Buttered Rum
1 tablespoon Honey → 2 tablespoon Honey Syrup
About 9% ABV → about 8% ABV−1 point
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Questions about Honey substitutes
What is the best substitute for Honey?
Honey Syrup is the closest substitute for Honey and barely changes the drink. Honey syrup is half water, so use double. Use twice the amount.
What can I use instead of Honey in a Canchanchara?
Honey Syrup: swap 30ml (1 oz) of Honey for 60ml (2 oz) of Honey Syrup. It ends up about 13% ABV instead of about 16%.
How much Honey Syrup do I use instead of Honey?
Use twice the amount: 30 ml (1 oz) of Honey becomes 60 ml of Honey Syrup.
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Out of Honey?
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