Best Substitutes for White Wine (for cooking)
Broth with a splash of vinegar or lemon juice replicates white wine’s acidity in most savory dishes.
Best overall swap
Chicken or vegetable broth + lemon juice
1 cup broth + 1 tbsp lemon juice per 1 cup wineRecreates the acidity and depth wine adds to pan sauces and risottos, alcohol-free.
All Substitutes for White Wine (for cooking)
Chicken or vegetable broth + lemon juice
1 cup broth + 1 tbsp lemon juice per 1 cup wineRecreates the acidity and depth wine adds to pan sauces and risottos, alcohol-free.
White grape juice + vinegar
1 cup grape juice + 1 tbsp white vinegarAdds sweetness and acidity closer to wine’s flavor profile than broth alone.
White wine vinegar (diluted)
1 tbsp vinegar + 3 tbsp water per 1/4 cup wineA pantry-only fix for small amounts used to deglaze a pan.