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White Rum Alternative: Fresh cane, bright citrus and tropical possibilities
Crafted for mixing, not for drinking neat. Bring it to life with lime and mint, shake up a Daiquiri or explore pineapple and coconut. Discover easy serves, cocktail recipes and tips to get the most from every bottle.
Same award-winning liquid, different name
You’ll find it as White Rum Alternative in the USA and Australia, and White Cane in Europe.
Tasting notes
Light character. Plenty of possibilities.
Fresh sugar cane and gentle caramel sweetness meet coconut and bright citrus, with a lightly peppery finish. Mix with fresh lime, tropical fruit or a sparkling mixer to discover your favorite serve.
Nose
Sugar cane, oak and toasted nuts, lifted by fresh lemon and orange aromas.
Palate
Soft cane and oak notes with caramel popcorn, marzipan, orange and coconut.
Finish
Gently peppery and dry, balancing the rounded sweetness.
Simple serves
Three ways to pour tonight
The Mojito
Add 2.5 fl oz White Rum Alternative, 1 fl oz fresh lime juice, 0.5 fl oz white sugar syrup (1:1) and 8–10 mint leaves to a tall glass. Fill with ice, stir and top with 1 fl oz soda. Garnish with lime and mint.
Full recipe
The Daiquiri
Shake 2.5 fl oz White Rum Alternative, 1 fl oz fresh lime juice and 1 fl oz white sugar syrup (1:1) with ice. Add a small pinch of salt if desired. Fine strain into a chilled coupe and finish with lime zest.
Full recipe
The Piña Colada
Press 6 fresh pineapple chunks in a shaker. Add 2.5 fl oz White Rum Alternative, 2.5 fl oz coconut water and 0.7 fl oz white sugar syrup (1:1). Shake hard with ice, strain over fresh ice and garnish with pineapple and mint.
Full recipe
Measurements are US fluid ounces.
Ratio guide
Get the balance right every time
Start with these proportions, taste as you go and find your favorite balance.
Long and refreshing
1 part White Rum Alternative to 2 parts mixer. Try cola, ginger ale or pineapple juice. Add fresh lime and adjust the mixer to taste.
Bright and citrusy
2.5 parts White Rum Alternative to 1 part lime juice to 1 part white sugar syrup (1:1). The starting point for a Daiquiri. Shake with ice and strain into a chilled glass.
Fresh and minty
2.5 parts White Rum Alternative to 1 part lime juice to 0.5 part syrup to 1 part soda. Add mint and ice for a Mojito. Stir gently to keep the bubbles lively.
Mixer pairings
What goes with White Rum Alternative
- Soda water: a light, refreshing option. Add fresh lime and mint for a Mojito-inspired pour.
- Cola: an easy classic with a squeeze of lime and plenty of ice.
- Pineapple juice: tropical sweetness that complements the cane and coconut notes. Finish with lime.
- Coconut water: a lighter tropical pairing. Try fresh pineapple and a mint sprig.
- Ginger ale: gentle spice and a little sweetness. Add a lime wedge.
- Grapefruit soda: bright citrus with a bittersweet edge. Garnish with pink grapefruit.
Finishing touches
A little garnish goes a long way
Give mint a gentle slap between your palms to release its aroma before adding it to a Mojito. Twist lime zest over a Daiquiri, or finish a tropical serve with fresh pineapple. Use plenty of fresh ice and chilled mixers, and avoid crushing mint too hard, which can make it taste bitter.
Party favorite · Serves 12
Mojitos, by the pitcher
Fresh lime, fragrant mint and a lively splash of soda. This refreshing party serve brings a little tropical spirit to backyard gatherings, long lunches and festive get-togethers.
Combine 30 fl oz White Rum Alternative, 12 fl oz fresh lime juice and 6 fl oz white sugar syrup (1:1) in a large pitcher and chill. Just before serving, gently press 8–10 mint leaves in each of 12 glasses, add ice and divide the chilled mix between them. Top each with 1 fl oz soda and garnish with lime and mint.
Hosting tip: use a pitcher that holds at least 2 US quarts for the base. Keep the mint, ice and soda in the glasses so each serve stays fresh and lively.
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