Rosé Wine substitutes
The closest substitute for Rosé Wine is Dry White Wine, which works but the drink will taste a little different. No pink colour or berry notes. In a pinch, use Prosecco.
What to use instead of Rosé Wine
| Substitute | How much | Strength | Typical drink |
|---|---|---|---|
Dry White WineWorks, tastes different No pink colour or berry notes. Same amount | Same amount | 11–14% ABV | +1 point |
ProseccoLast resort Sparkling and a little drier. Same amount | Same amount | 11–12% ABV | 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 Rosé Wine, how strong the drink ends up and when to adjust the sugar.
- Frosé
600ml (20 oz) Rosé Wine → 600ml (20 oz) Dry White Wine
About 7% ABV → about 8% ABV+1 point
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Questions about Rosé Wine substitutes
What is the best substitute for Rosé Wine?
Dry White Wine is the closest substitute for Rosé Wine, though the drink will taste a little different. No pink colour or berry notes. Use the same amount.
What can I use instead of Rosé Wine in a Frosé?
Dry White Wine: swap 600ml (20 oz) of Rosé Wine for 600ml (20 oz) of Dry White Wine. It ends up about 8% ABV instead of about 7%.
Does Dry White Wine instead of Rosé Wine change how strong the drink is?
It can. The biggest change is in the Frosé, which goes from about 7% to about 8% ABV. The swap calculator on this page works it out for every drink.
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