Whether you’re the designated driver, looking to cut down your alcohol intake or just don’t fancy drinking, finding a veritable alternative can feel like hard work. After all, there are only so many pints of Pepsi or glasses of soda water one can stomach in an evening. If you’re hankering after the taste of rum but without the impending hangover or inability to get behind the wheel, we’ve got you covered. Why not look at our alcohol-free rum and alternatives?
Rather than resigning yourself to an overpriced and expensive mocktail that is basically juice garnished with leaves, opt for something that is designed to impress. All the alcohol-free rum options and alternatives that we have listed below have been crafted from a desire to introduce a drink that packs a punch with flavour and that you will look forward to drinking. Instead of being “tee-total” and it feeling like a chore, these will help you look forward to your drink just as much as you would your normal rum and coke or rum-based cocktail. But don’t just take our word for it, give it a try for yourself. Here are some of our top bottles of alcohol-free rum and alternatives that are sure to be a welcome reprieve.
10 Alcohol-Free Rum Options and Alternatives
Stryyk – Not Rum
Making non-alcoholic alternatives to rum, gin, vodka, and vanilla vodka, Stryyk has a great range of non-alcoholic drinks that keeps on increasing. Their Not Rum alcohol-free rum has notes of vanilla, raisin, oakwood and sugarcane. It works well in a cocktail as well as on its own with ice. Make a non-alcoholic mojito, enjoy it with coke or ginger beer, or try out a Not Rum Dark & Stormy.
Amazon.co.uk
£12.00
CleanCo – Clean R
CleanCo is a drinks company that specialises in producing a whole range of non-alcoholic alternatives to the spirits you enjoy at home. Launching in 2019, they have worked hard to try and recreate a whole range of alternatives to the alcoholic rum, gin and tequila that are often enjoyed.
Their Clear R is an alcohol-free rum alternative and is an IWSC Bronze Award Winner 2021. It’s a take on a spiced Caribbean rum as you’ll find with flavours of warming spice, golden caramel and cayenne pepper. Plus it only contains 12 calories for 50ml, perfect for those trying to watch their waistline!
Clean.co
£16.00
Caleño – Dark & Spicy
Caleño was created due to Founder Ellie’s frustration that she felt uninspired by the non-alcoholic drinks on offer. So it won’t come as a surprise that the Caleño range has been disrupting the market due to its delicious taste. Caleño currently has two different non-alcoholic spirits available to purchase: Light and Zesty, a non-alcoholic gin and Dark & Spicy, a tropical alcohol-free rum.
Their Dark and Spicy Non-Alcoholic Rum is a tropical blend of pineapple, coconut, ginger, black cardamom, vanilla, kola nut & lime. It goes well serviced with ice or with ginger ale. There are also a number of cocktails that you can try with it including a tiki tonic and pina fiesta.
Amazon.co.uk
£15.00
Lyres – Spiced Cane
With a great range of non-alcoholic spirits including non-alcoholic rum, Lyres have made a range that pays homage to the classic spirits you are used to drinking. Their bottles aren’t just an alternative, but a bottle that you can reach for whenever you fancy a flavoured drink.
Lyres Spiced Cane is a great alternative when looking for a spiced alcohol-free rum. It’s full flavoured with notes of caramel, molasses and toasted nuts. It mixes well with coke or ginger beer as well as an espresso martini.
Lyres.co.uk
£23.50
CROSSIP Dandy Smoke Non-Alcoholic Spirit
Crossip was created from a desire to change the way that we view non-alcoholic spirits, aiming to provide texture, depth and mouthfeel – something that founder Carl Anthony Brown felt was missing in the market. Carl has spent five years working to perfect the ultimate sensory experience within a non-alcoholic drink and believes that “not drinking” shouldn’t be a one-off, but a way of life, enjoying a drink while maintaining balance.
Dandy Smoke is one of the four different non-alcoholic spirits that they have launched into the market. While it isn’t marketed as a rum alternative, the smoky dark flavour makes it a great choice for those looking for an alcohol-free rum option. Ideal for 0% sour cocktails or blended with cola and a squeeze of fresh lime, it’s a drink you can look forward to. The opening notes of sweet smoky Lansang and pine give way to a body of deep, fruit, cinnamon and clove. It finishes with spicy notes of ginger, chilli and nutmeg.
Amazon.co.uk
£19.80
Three Spirit – Nightcap
If you are someone who enjoys a cocktail (or two) in the evening, Keep your eyes peeled for Three Spirit’s Nightcap. It makes a delicious alcohol-free old-fashioned as well as a non-alcoholic highball and it can be enjoyed on its own over ice. While this isn’t necessarily marketed as an alcohol-free rum, it can be enjoyed in a similar way to the popular spirit, or as a non-alcoholic spirit in its own right
The Nightcap is designed to be sipped on, you’ll taste flavours of wood, bright spices and Citrus herbs. It’s a smooth drink that as it goes down you taste maple, rich vanilla and hazelnut.
If you like the Three Spirit brand, you may want to try one of their other bottles in the collection. Social Elixir and Livener both taste delicious in different ways.
High Point – Amber Digestif
Not necessarily marketed as a rum alternative, but we feel these drinks can be a great non-alcoholic option to use in place of rum in your favourite cocktails. High Points Amber Digestif can be used to make an Amber Lowball, an Amber Old Fashioned or an Amber Penicillin amongst other cocktails.
With gentle rolling smoke and spice, it relaxes into Amber’s signature smooth mouthfeel. A hint of vanilla and log-fired toffee sweeps into a long warming finish.
Amazon.co.uk
£19.99
FLUÈRE Spiced Cane
As FLUÈRE say on their website, their drinks enable you to experience alcohol without the alcohol. FLUÈRE have four different ranges of non-alcoholic spirits which include their original, Spiced Cane, Raspberry and Smoked Agave.
Their closest to an alcohol-free rum would be their spiced cane bottle, which is also a perfect whisky alternative. It’s ideal for making a non-alcoholic old-fashioned as well as The Cuban or a Smoke Robin. Alternatively, add some ice and cola for a relaxing evening drink.
Amazon.co.uk
£17.00
ANON Spiced Cane
After a long day’s work, what could be better than an ice cold, spiced rum and coke to relax and enjoy? If you are trying to reduce your alcohol intake or you simply don’t drink alcohol and are looking for alcohol-free rum as a replacement, we’d recommend this non-alcoholic rum by Anon.
No matter the time of year, this non-alcoholic spirit can replicate a number of drinks for you to enjoy, including a spiced cane cooler, spiced cane and coke or an alcohol-free twist to an old-fashioned. It goes nicely with ginger beer and a slice of lime, or you can drink it neat with ice.
This non-alcoholic spirit has a warming spice with hints of cinnamon, lemon, vanilla and ginger. Rum alternatives can vastly split opinion, however, this one has a thumbs up from us.
Xachoh Blend No. 7
Are you trying to discover an alcohol-free rum that can replace your cravings for dark rum, whisky or brandy? This dark alcohol-free spirit could be the one. Based in London, it is distilled using a range of botanicals including ginger, cinnamon, saffron and more. It is distinctive in taste and mixes nicely in a cocktail – you can also enjoy it on the rocks.
It makes for a great present due to its premium design and it looks great sitting on a drinks trolley. Plus it’s free from calories so you can enjoy it guilt-free! Reviews are mixed but we recommend you try it yourself to form your own opinion – let us know your opinion.
Amazon.co.uk
£28.99
Our tips when buying alcohol-free rum
- The taste of a drink is very subjective to a person. If you have never drunk non-alcoholic rum try a couple of brands to discover which one is for you.
- Some of these bottles of alcohol-free rum are very popular and sell out regularly. Make sure you order in advance if you need a bottle for a special occasion.
- Switch up your mixers for different tastes. Some of these brands have their very own non-alcoholic cocktails that you can dry making with them.
Which of the ten bottles of alcohol-free rum have you tried before? Is there a non-alcoholic rum that we have not included? Which of the ten is your favourite? Let us know in the comment box below.
