Simpson, married to his childhood sweetheart for almost 19 years, had walked out on his wife and kids and into the arms of a younger woman. The breakup surprised his wife, his friends and even Simpson himself. Looking back, he says, it was a classic midlife crisis.
In that we have already provided the definitive answer to this question elsewhere (relying on rum extract), we assume your follow-up is seeking a non-alcoholic substitute for rum (as extracts can be as alcoholic as or more alcoholic than the spirits they replace).
Bourbon: a teaspoon or two of non-alcoholic vanilla extract can be used to replace bourbon in a recipe. 1  Brandy: Brandy is another alcohol commonly found in recipes, and there are several different fruit juices that can be used to replace it. 2  Ginger ale also works well if you prefer not to have a fruity taste.