Alcohol-Free Rum and Cola
DRINK SUMMARY
Name – Not R*M & Cola
Producer – STRYKK
Type – non-alcoholic mocktail
Alcohol content – 0.5%
MyDryBar Rating – 64/100
Drink review – Overall STRYKK’s NOT RUM with Cola was a drinkable alcohol-free cocktail but far from being my favourite.
I am quite surprised this is the first STRYKK product I’ve reviewed given their reputation in the alcohol-free community. STRYKK has created a number of alcohol-free spirits, alternatives to the classics such as gin, vodka, Aperol and for this review … their alcohol-free rum and cola.
As you can see this is a pre-mixed alcohol-free cocktail that has grown in popularity thanks to its convenience, especially for a picnic or outdoor activity. STRYKK has combined their ‘Not R*m’ spirit which has hints of ‘vanilla, raisin, oakwood, sugarcane’ and this is mixed with a traditional cola to create a tasty and refreshing mocktail.
So, compared to other alcohol-free cocktails is this rum and cola any good? Well, you’ll just need to read the review below to find out.
Is Strykk Not Rum any good?
Taste
Although there was a familiar rum and coke flavour to Strykk’s offering it tasted a bit ‘off’. Difficult to place really but the combination was a bit chemically, slightly odd. It wasn’t horrendous and I finished off the glass but compared to other alcohol-free rums it didn’t hit the mark for me. For me it was more like a spiced root beer flavour than a traditional rum and coke.
Aroma & Appearance
Well it certainly looks and smells like a rum and coke but again there is a strange chemically smell to it.
Bonus points
Ok bonus points for the packaging – I like the bold font and colours which help STRYKK stand out in the crowd. This drink will also be great for those with restrictions as it is both gluten-free, vegan friendy and low in calories. When it comes to availability I did struggle to find a place with much stock, your best bet will be an online specialist.
Buy STRYKK’s NOT R*M with Cola
You can purchase this pre-mixed alcohol-free cocktail from the retailer below.
Key information
– per 250ml
Creators – STRYKK
Country – UK
Alcohol content – 0.5%
Calories – 18
Ingredients – Chilled Filtered Water, Glycerol, Colour: Caramel, Natural Flavourings & Distillates, Acid: Phosphoric Acid, Preservatives: Sodium Benzoate & Potassium Sorbate, Salt, Sugar-free cola
Vegan friendly? – yes
Gluten-free? – yes
Availability – medium/hard
