Attention all Palm Beach County scoundrels, buccaneers, and scallywags! Uncork your inner Jack Sparrow, hoist the sails upon the Black Pearl, and set sail for National Rum Day on Tuesday, August 16, 2022. Yo-ho-ho-ho a pirate’s life for me! Grab a swashbuckling sip of rum on National Rum Day at one of the Palm Beach ports of call. Like other spirits, rum has medicinal origins, and it was frequently used for its curative properties–not just by pirates, but by everyone who made a living sailing the high seas.

Water on long sea voyages does not stay potable for long. Access to rainwater could not be counted on during long sea voyages. The solution? Grog. Part medicinal, part cocktail, grog was a mix of water, rum, and lime juice thought to prevent dehydration while also preserving the fresh water supply. Pirates drank it by the barrel.

Craving a tropical vacation in a glass? Barrio will be slinging three brand new crowd-pleasers: Pineapple Guava Daiquiri, Raspberry Peppercorn Daiquiri, and the Painkiller, sporting Ron del Barrilito rum, rockey’s botanical liqueur, nutmeg, fresh juices, and coconut cream. Barrio is located at 700 South Rosemary Avenue, Second Floor, West Palm Beach. For more information, visit barriowpb.com or call (561) 366-0071.

Meet your mates over at City Oyster and savor the Melon Cooler, a popular bar favorite tweaked a popular bar favorite tweaked with Bacardi rum, soda, fresh watermelon, and house lemon lime. Indulge your brew cravings during Happy Hour, daily from 4-7 p.m., with 2-for-1 cocktails, beer, select wines, and $1 off oysters. City Oyster is located at 213 East Atlantic Avenue, Delray Beach. For more information, visit cityoysterdelray.com or call (561) 272-0220.

Complement ocean breezes and sunsets with Josie's Ristorante's Italian Surfer cocktail, tricked up with coconut rum, amaretto, along with fresh pineapple and cranberry juices. Josie’s Ristorante is located at 1602 South Federal Highway, Boynton Beach. For more information, visit josiesristorante.com or call (561) 364-9601.

Set sail for The Mall at Wellington Green and sail into Cask + Shaker Craft Bar and Kitchen in Wellington for a lip-smacking Havana Club Anejo Mojito layered with blanco rum, club soda, and fresh mint leaves. Cask + Shaker Craft Bar and Kitchen is located at The Mall at Wellington Green, 10300 West Forest Hill Boulevard, Level 2. For more information, visit facebook.com/caskandshaker or call (561) 209-1482. 

Cheers to National Rum Day!