What can I use instead of Rye Whiskey in a cocktail?

What can I use instead of Rye Whiskey?

Rye Whiskey appears in 13 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

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

Get the free app4.9 out of 5 · 228 ratings

Affected recipes

Algonquin

A tart and refreshing cocktail with rye whiskey, dry vermouth, and pineapple juice.

Bay Ridge

A bold and herbal whiskey-based cocktail with a touch of complexity.

Boothby

A classic rye whiskey cocktail with a sparkling Champagne twist.

Brooklyn

A bold and herbal rye whiskey cocktail with a touch of maraschino and Amer Picon.

Bushwick

A bold whiskey cocktail with a touch of maraschino and bitter complexity.

Fanciulli

A Manhattan variation with Fernet-Branca for a bold and minty twist.

Manhattan Transfer

A spirit-forward cocktail with rye whiskey, dry vermouth, and Ramazzotti, offering a…

New York Sour

A whiskey sour with a smooth red wine float for added complexity.

Old Pal

A bitter and dry rye whiskey cocktail with Campari and dry vermouth.

Remember the Maine

A bold cocktail combining rye whiskey, vermouth, and cherry liqueur with a hint of…

Sazerac

A potent, classic cocktail made with whiskey, bitters, and a touch of absinthe.

Toronto

A whiskey-forward cocktail with Fernet-Branca and a bitter bite.

Trinidad Sour

A bold and unique cocktail featuring Angostura bitters as the base ingredient.