Monday Rum
Monday Rum is a non-alcoholic, rum-inspired spirit with the warm, rich character you want for classic rum cocktails. Notes of caramel, toasted sugar and gentle spice give it depth, with enough warmth on the finish to stand up to citrus, ginger and tropical flavors. This is very much a mixing spirit, and a useful bottle when you want to make a Daiquiri, Dark & Stormy or other rum classic without the alcohol.
Why We Love It
Monday Rum gives you a solid foundation for cocktails without bringing too much sweetness of its own. The caramelized, slightly spiced profile works especially well with fresh citrus and ginger, and it has enough character to stay present once you start building a drink around it.
How to Drink Monday Rum
For an easy serve, pour 2 oz Monday Rum over plenty of ice, top with spicy ginger beer and finish with a generous squeeze of fresh lime. It's also an easy 1:1 swap in classic rum cocktails like a Daiquiri, Mojito or Dark & Stormy.
Cheeky & Dry Signature Serve — Pineapple Rum Sour: 2 oz Monday Rum, 1 oz fresh pineapple juice, ¾ oz fresh lime juice, ¼ oz demerara syrup, and ½ oz egg white. Dry shake vigorously, add ice and shake again, then double strain into a chilled coupe. Garnish with freshly grated nutmeg.
Pair it with: jerk chicken with mango slaw, grilled shrimp with lime, pork tacos with pineapple salsa, crispy coconut rice, or charred pineapple with vanilla ice cream.
Tasting Notes
Nose: Warm caramel and toasted sugar lead, with a gentle hint of spice and a light tropical sweetness underneath.
Palate: Rich and smooth — caramelized sugar and warm spice carry through the mid-palate, with enough body to hold up in citrus-forward and ginger-driven cocktails.
Finish: Warm and clean, with lingering caramel and a dry spiced fade. More depth than most non-alcoholic rums, which makes it especially effective as a cocktail base.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Monday Rum truly non-alcoholic?
Yes. Monday Rum contains 0.0% ABV — it's a fully non-alcoholic spirit with no alcohol whatsoever.
What does Monday Rum taste like?
It has a warm, caramelized rum profile — toasted sugar and gentle spice up front, with enough body and warmth on the finish to work well in classic rum cocktails.
Can I use Monday Rum as a 1:1 rum substitute in cocktails?
Yes. It's designed as a direct swap for rum in Daiquiris, Mojitos, Dark & Stormies, and other rum classics. It holds up particularly well with fresh citrus and ginger.
How does Monday Rum differ from Monday Gin?
Monday Rum is built around caramel, toasted sugar and warm spice — a rum-inspired profile suited to tropical and citrus cocktails. Monday Gin is juniper-forward with a dry botanical character suited to G&Ts and classic gin drinks. Both are 0.0% ABV.
Is Monday Rum sweet?
It has natural caramel sweetness from the toasted sugar notes, but it's balanced rather than cloying — designed to work as a cocktail base without overwhelming other ingredients.
Does Cheeky & Dry ship Monday Rum nationwide?
Yes — we ship across the US. Non-alcoholic spirits ship without the restrictions that apply to alcoholic beverages.
How should I store Monday Rum?
Store in a cool, dark place. Once opened, refrigerate and consume within 4–6 weeks for best flavor.
