Before desperate, destitute Somalis decided that hijacking cargo boats was the best way to solve their financial problems, REAL PIRATES had a notorious, yet romantic lore in our culture. I was thinking of hosting a Caribbean Night in honor of "Talk Like a Pirate Day" in September, but now I'm wondering if the fun has been spoiled by real-life, not-so-fun recent events in Somalia.
Let me know what you think -- a party with a pirate theme, or something else (I'll be happy to accept suggestions). Meanwhile, here are some Rum Libation recipes that I am going to offer as refreshment anyway:
Skin & Bones:
1 ounce spiced rum, 2 ounces diet Coke and juice squeezed from 1/2 a small lime
Pirate Treasure:
1 ounce light rum, 2 ounces pineapple juice, 1/2 ounce coconut milk, and juice squeezed from 1/4 of a medium orange
Enjoy!