Best Substitutes for Mirin
A dry sherry or white wine sweetened with sugar recreates mirin’s sweet, mild acidity.
Best overall swap
Dry sherry + sugar
1 tbsp sherry + 1/2 tsp sugar per 1 tbsp mirinClose in both sweetness and depth for Japanese-style sauces and glazes.
All Substitutes for Mirin
Dry sherry + sugar
1 tbsp sherry + 1/2 tsp sugar per 1 tbsp mirinClose in both sweetness and depth for Japanese-style sauces and glazes.
Rice vinegar + sugar
1 tbsp rice vinegar + 1/2 tsp sugar per 1 tbsp mirinA non-alcoholic option that mimics mirin’s sweet tang.
White wine + sugar
1 tbsp wine + 1/2 tsp sugar per 1 tbsp mirinWorks well in marinades and teriyaki-style glazes.