Warm, spiced, and layered with classic Caribbean-inspired flavors, BARE Zero Proof Caribbean Gold Spiced Rum is a non-alcoholic spirit built around rum-barrel oak, molasses, caramel, and vanilla. Cinnamon, clove, and nutmeg bring plenty of baking spice, while a mild warming finish gives the spirit enough structure to stand up to citrus, ginger, cola, and tropical fruit.
Despite all those richer flavors, it isn't particularly sweet. At just 0.5g of sugar per 2 oz serving, BARE relies more on oak, spice, and aromatics than sugar to create its dark-rum character.
Why We Love It
BARE does a particularly nice job with the darker side of rum. There's enough oak and molasses to give cocktails depth, while vanilla and caramel round out the spice without turning it into a sugar bomb. We also like that the finish has a little warmth, something that can make a real difference when you're building a non-alcoholic rum cocktail.
This is definitely a bottle we'd reach for when the cocktail calls for a darker, richer rum profile rather than a light white rum.
Try It With
For an easy Dark & Stormy, pour 2 oz BARE Caribbean Gold over ice, top with 4 oz premium ginger beer, and finish with plenty of fresh lime. The ginger plays beautifully with the clove, nutmeg, and warming finish.
For something more tropical, shake 2 oz BARE with 1 oz fresh lime juice, ¾ oz pineapple juice, and ½ oz simple syrup, then strain over fresh ice. Or keep things wonderfully simple with 2 oz BARE over ice topped with cola and a generous squeeze of lime.
Pair it with: Jerk chicken, barbecue pork, fish tacos, grilled pineapple, coconut shrimp, roasted nuts, or dark chocolate with sea salt.
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