6 Best White Wine Vinegar Substitutes

White wine vinegar is a popular ingredient in many dishes, but if you find yourself with none mid-cooking, there are plenty of options you can replace with. We’ve prepared a list for you when the time comes to swap out white wine vinegar in any kind of recipe.

White wine vinegar has a light fruity flavor after being fermented and oxidized into an acid. It adds subtle sour and fruity flavors to braising liquids and will intensify the flavor once the sauce is reduced.

Are White Vinegar and White Wine Vinegar the Same?

No. These are two types of vinegars and they taste quite different, so they are not interchangeable in recipes.

Best White Wine Vinegar Substitutes

1. Red Wine Vinegar

This is a really versatile option that pairs well in dressings and reductions but also meats and heartier vegetables. Most of the alcohol content gets lost in the fermenting process. Use this vinegar in a 1:1 ratio with White Wine Vinegar.

2. Rice Vinegar

It’s sweet and tangy but milder than white wine vinegar. You can add a little more rice vinegar instead of white wine vinegar.  

3. Sherry Vinegar

Sherry vinegar is the one vinegar in this list that has a pretty distinct flavor. It has a real richness and nutty flavor, but is actually less overpowering than white wine vinegars. Swap it in any recipe with a 1:1 ratio.

4. Lemon Juice (or lime juice)

The acidity of the fruit is the perfect match to the acidity of the vinegar, but it will bring with it a citrus taste. Add 2 parts lemon juice for every 1 part vinegar.

5. Apple Cider Vinegar

This fruity vinegar can pretty easily be substituted into any recipe. Just be advised that certain recipes will bring out its apple flavor more. It can also be substituted in a 1:1 ratio.

6. Champagne Vinegar

It’s mild enough that it won’t alter the flavor of any of your recipes, but its lightness goes particularly well with fish. Substitute it in a 1:1 ratio.

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Best White Wine Vinegar Substitute

White wine vinegar is a popular ingredient in many dishes, but if you find yourself with none mid-cooking, there are plenty of options you can replace with. We’ve prepared a list for you when the time comes to swap out white wine vinegar in any kind of recipe.

Ingredients

• red wine vinegar
• optional rice vinegar sherry vinegar, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, or champagne vinegar.

Instructions

• Use a 1:1 ratio to substitute.