LifestyleFood & DrinkFood and drinkThere are few better ways to decompress after a long week at work or trying to keep your kids under control as the summer holidays start than with a a refreshing tipple10:27, 17 Jul 2026'I tried Havana Club's 'sip of the summer' - it's the perfect cool down on hot nights'When it comes to having a drink on a hot summers evening, I'm very much the type of girl to enjoy a Southern Comfort and lemonade or a crisp fruity cider. With the UK basking in high temperatures for the second week in a row, Brits are spending more time outside socialising with friends and family due to the weather.‌With that comes the occasional tipple to enjoy the sunshine with, and although us Brit's are not that fond of change, alcohol is a category that we love to explore. And Havana Club, a Cuban rum brand known for their continuous ageing tradition in high-quality wooden barrels, has hit the ball out of the park with their cocktail featuring one of its most popular bottles.‌Havana Club Añejo Especial, is a premium golden Cuban rum known for its signature double-aging process in white oak barrels. The Rum itself features rich notes of vanilla, cinnamon, and toasted oak which forms the perfect base for Havana Club's sip of the summer - the golden mojito.‌The Golden Mojito's secret lies in a single, golden switch - from white rum to dark. The Original Mojito is built on Havana Club Original - Añejo 3 Años: bright, citrusy, refreshingly clean. Switch to dark rum, and something shifts - the Mojito becomes rounder, sweeter and more balanced.The vanilla and caramel notes soften the lime's sharpness into something smoother, more golden. It makes the mojito even more refreshing and enjoyable after a long day at work, or wrangling children during the six-week summer holidays.‌Content cannot be displayed without consentIt's especially enjoyable during golden hour as the sun shines on your face and you're surrounded by fantastic company.The cocktails is no-fuss and can be made without a shaker, all that you need is a long spoon, your Havana Club bottle of choice and a few other ingredients.‌How to make a golden mojitoAdd 40ml of Havana Clun Anejo Especial rum, 20ml of fresh lime juice, two tablespoons of white sugar and eight fresh mint leaves into your glass of choice.Stir the mixture until the white sugar has dissolves and the mint leaes become even more arromatic.Fill the glass to the brim with cubed ice before topping with 80ml of soda water and mixing again.Article continues belowFinally, garnish the drink with a mint sprig before enjoying on your own, or with friends and family.Abigail NicholsonAbigail Nicholson is a Content Editor, writing and editing news stories from social media sites such as TikTok, Instagram, YouTube and Reddit, for sites across the country. Abigail has a particular focus on parenting and lifestyle content, and brings readers the latest expert guidance from health professionals, dietitians, psychologists and more.