Steve Freides wrote:
> Janet Bostwick wrote:
>> "Malcom \"Mal\" Reynolds" > wrote:
>
>>> Friend is making some ethnic food, don't remember what but it may
>>> contain hibiscus flower water/simple syrup that calls for 4 oz of
>>> tequila. She doesn't drink so has no need of a bottle, doesn't know
>>> anyone that drinks tequila so she's wondering what might (be easier
>>> to) substitute.
>
>> What everyone is trying to say is that there is no flavor substitute
>> for tequila Buy a bottle and save it to use for something else or
>> give it away.
>
> That doesn't mean another liquor couldn't be substituted - would taste
> different but still might taste OK as long as authenticity isn't
> required. Vodka would give you the alcohol without the flavor, and who
> knows, maybe vermouth would OK.

If alcoholism is in the mix anywhree make it without the tequila. Don't
bother with a substitute just remove that ingredient.

If the reason for not drinking is some other form of aversion to alcohol
I have seen concentrated runm, bourbon and brandy flavoring in the
baking section at the better grocery stores.