What can I use instead of Rum?
Rum appears in 6 recipes in the Bart library. Here is what to reach for when you do not have it.
The short answer
Use Spiced Rum, a rum infused with spices and botanicals. Gold Rum, Dark Rum and Light Rum also work.
The options compared
| Substitute | What it is | ABV | Used in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spiced Rum | A rum infused with spices and botanicals. | 35% | — |
| Gold Rum | A medium-bodied rum aged for flavor and color. | 40% | 5 recipes |
| Dark Rum | A rich and full-bodied aged rum. | 40% | 10 recipes |
| Light Rum | A clear and light-bodied rum. | 40% | 11 recipes |
Going the other way: Rum is itself a listed substitute for AOC Martinique Rhum Agricole Vieux, Aged Cachaça, Aged Rum, Black Rum, Black Spiced Rum, Cachaça, Dark Jamaican Rum, Dark Overproof Rum, Dark Rum, Demerara Rum, Flavored Rum, Gold Rum, Light Overproof Rum, Light Rum, Rhum Agricole Blanc, Rhum Agricole Vieux and Spiced Rum.
Which substitute do you already own?
This page lists every option. Bart checks them against the bottles in your bar and only suggests the ones you can actually reach for.
Affected recipes
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