What can I use instead of Bourbon in a cocktail?

What can I use instead of Bourbon?

Bourbon appears in 15 recipes in the Bart library. Here is what to reach for when you do not have it.

The short answer

Use Whiskey, a distilled spirit made from grain.

Substitute	What it is	ABV	Used in
Whiskey	A distilled spirit made from grain.	40%	3 recipes

Going the other way: Bourbon is itself a listed substitute for Whiskey.

This page lists every option. Bart checks them against the bottles in your bar and only suggests the ones you can actually reach for.

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Affected recipes

Adam & Eve

A strong and bold bourbon cocktail with a sweet twist.

Amaretto Sour

A sweet and tart cocktail with amaretto, bourbon, and lemon juice.

Boulevardier

A classic whiskey cocktail made with bourbon, sweet vermouth, and Campari.

Brown Derby

A bourbon-based cocktail with grapefruit and honey syrup, offering a balance of sweet and…

Forbidden Sour

A fruit-forward whiskey sour variation featuring bourbon and pomegranate liqueur.

Lion’s Tail

A rich and spicy bourbon cocktail with lime, allspice dram, and bitters.

Manhattan

A bold and timeless whiskey cocktail, perfect for any occasion.

Mint Julep

A refreshing bourbon-based cocktail with mint and sugar.

Old Fashioned

A timeless cocktail made with bourbon, sugar, and bitters.

Paper Plane

A modern classic with balanced bitterness and citrusy tartness.

Revolver

A bold bourbon cocktail with coffee liqueur and orange bitters.

Stone Sour

A bright and citrusy cocktail made with bourbon, orange juice, and lemon juice.

Suffering Bastard

A refreshing and unique blend of bourbon, gin, lime juice, and ginger beer.

Vieux Carré

A complex cocktail with a balanced combination of bourbon, cognac, and herbal notes.

Whiskey Sour

A smooth cocktail with bourbon, lemon juice, and simple syrup.