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Five Alcohol-Free Rum Cocktails for Talk Like a Pirate Day

Gemma Mills

It be Natter Like a Pirate Day on 19th September 2023. So, t’ celebrate the sea-farin' plunderers o' the ocean 'n thar parrots, ye’ve got t' enjoy somethin' wit' rum. But fear nah ye who don’t drink spirits, fer here lies 5 alcohol-free rum cocktail recipes so ye can get yer pirate on too!

And don’t worry, before you click away… I will switch away from pirate talk for the rest of the blog! 

Alcohol-Free Grog

Grog do be the proper drink for pirates. Sailors (and pirates) used to make grog to extend their rum rations and added lime juice to avoid getting scurvy. 

Ingredients (serves 1)

  • 1 lime

  • 1 tsp dark cane sugar

  • 1 shot of Feragaia or Myth Dark Rum (or any dark alcohol-free rum)

Method

  1. Add the dark sugar to the bottom of an old-fashioned glass. 

  2. Squeeze the juice of half a lime and mix. 

  3. Pour in a shot of alcohol-free rum. 

  4. Top with water to taste and add the leftover lime as garnish. 

Non-Alcoholic Rum Punch 

An alcohol-free rum punch is the perfect fruity drink to enjoy on ‘Talk Like a Pirate’ day. With fruity Carrabean flavours, you really can’t go wrong. You can make a big jug of this and share it with many. 

Ingredients (serves 6)

  • 6 limes

  • 150ml Myth alcohol-free Coconut Rum

  • 150ml Myth alcohol-free Dark Rum 

  • 250ml Marie Laveau Alcohol-Free Classic Rum

  • 300ml orange juice

  • 250ml grenadine

  • 250ml pineapple juice

  • 8 Drops Angostura bitters (or alcohol-free bitters)

  • Nutmeg

Method

  1. Juice the limes and then pour all the ingredients into a large jug and leave in the fridge to chill for at least an hour. 

  2. Serve over ice, add a sprinkle of nutmeg and garnish with maraschino cherries, pineapple and orange. 

Alcohol-Free Bahama Mama

There are many different ways to make a Bahama Mama alcohol-free cocktail. But whichever way you choose, this cocktail feels fruity, tropical and piratey. 

Ingredients (Serves 2)

  • 1/2 shot of alcohol-free coffee liqueur (Lyle’s)

  • 1 shot Myth Alcohol-Free Dark Rum 

  • 1 shot Myth Alcohol-Free White Coconut Rum

  • 1/2 shot of Alcohol-Free Marie Laveau Rum 

  • Juice 1 lemon

  • 250 ml Pineapple juice

Method

  1. Fill a glass with ice. For a more piratey aesthetic fill it with cracked ice. 

  2. Pour all your ingredients in and then stir them well. 

  3. Garnish with a maraschino cherry or a pineapple slice. 

Cuba Libre

The Cuba Libre is a long, simple and refreshing cocktail. It is one of the ultimate classic rum-based cocktails. 

Ingredients

  • 1 lime

  • 50 ml of your choice of alcohol-free rum 

  • 100 ml Karma Cola or Fritz Cola

Method

  1. Cut the lime into wedges. 

  2. Juice half of the wedges and drop the rest into a glass with ice. 

  3. Pour in the rum and cola. 

Parrot colada

The Piña Colada, or in pirate talk Parrot Colada, is a delicious, tangy and creamy alcohol-free cocktail. It is one of the best ways to enjoy coconut rum. 

Ingredients (serves 1)

  • 120 ml Pineapple juice

  • 60 ml Coconut cream

  • 60 ml Myth alcohol-free white coconut rum

  • A squeeze of lime juice

Method

  1. Drop all the ingredients into a blender alongside some crushed ice and blend until smooth. 

  2. Pour into a glass and garnish with a slice of pineapple. For the ultimate parrot colada add a cocktail umbrella or cocktail parrot! 

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Make sure to send us pictures of any piratey alcohol-free rum cocktails you make this talk like a pirate day!