I like to use spiced rum in a way that takes advantage of its spicy flavors and sweetness, by mixing it with sharp, punchy ...

“Ginger ale is a lighter version of ginger beer, with a light flavor of ginger, no spice, and a bit sweeter ... made with Gosling’s rum, ginger beer, and lime juice.

While they share the same ginger spice base ... “but ginger ale can be substituted in a pinch,” he says. Gass will use ginger beer to top a Mojito, and he often subs out rum for tequila.