Nicole Scherzinger has been partying with a rum-swilling pirate

And rather than get away with all of her gold, he decided to share a tipple or two with the brunette beauty and teach her how to make a decent mojito cocktail.

Nicole posted on Facebook: "So turns out I make mojitos like a PRO! Well, with the help of my new friend Captain Morgan (sic)".

The 'Don't Cha' hitmaker danced on the bow of the luxury vessel and served drinks to bemused paparazzi - who photographed the wild moments - and posed with the Captain in a white lace camisole over a skimpy bikini.

Speaking at the event, she said: "Big shout out to Captain Morgan! Who else would launch their new white rum like this?! I had a ball on my last summer vacation of the year. Mojitos all round!"

Nicole, 37, travelled to the French coast to catch the last of the Mediterranean sun and mark the launch of new Captain Morgan White Rum.

And the pop star - who parted ways with her record label earlier this year - revealed she's looking to the future with a sense of "renewal" in her life and is grateful for the year she's had.

She wrote on Facebook: "Reminiscing over these beautiful French sunsets. So ?#?grateful for everything...the good and bad, the laughter and tears. ?#?renewal ?#?rebirth ?#?believe (sic)"