Clean Co Rum Non Alc

Clean Co's Rum Non Alc is a non-alcoholic rum alternative, so it replaces rum in a recipe without being a distilled spirit. The listing doesn't state a flavor profile, base ingredients, or origin, so the notes below describe what rum alternatives of this kind usually taste like, not measured traits of this bottle. Expect the vanilla, caramel, brown sugar, and baking-spice character associated with gold and dark rums, usually with a little warmth on the finish in place of alcohol heat. Taste it on its own before you write a menu around it. Treat it as a mixer first. Non-alcoholic spirits generally lack the body and length of a real aged rum, so neat pours or a single large cube rarely show them at their best. They work better where citrus, spice, or fizz fill in the structure. A rum-style base fits tall, sweet-and-sour drinks. A Dark 'n' Stormy built with ginger beer and lime over ice is the easiest test, since the ginger bite supports a lighter spirit. A Daiquiri-style sour of lime juice and simple syrup shaken hard and strained into a chilled coupe is another good use, though you may want a touch more syrup or a dash of bitters to restore some weight. Mojitos and Piña Coladas are forgiving too. Mint, soda, and lime in a highball, or pineapple and coconut cream blended with ice, carry the flavor whatever the base does. A Rum Old Fashioned is the hardest drink for any alcohol-free spirit, because there is little else in the glass to hide behind. If you try it, stir it with demerara syrup, a few dashes of aromatic bitters, and an orange peel, and serve it over one large cube in a rocks glass. Expect a lighter result than the traditional version. For serving, keep the bottle in the fridge once opened, or follow the label's storage guidance. Pour over plenty of ice in a highball or rocks glass, and use a coupe for anything shaken and served up. Citrus, ginger, pineapple, and warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg are the natural partners.