There are many variations of this drink but at its core it is a classic prohibition favorite that would comfortably find itself in the hands of countless ne’er-do-wells across the nation as they secretly protest temperance in the only way they could; by imbibing some of the greatest liquor the world had to offer. To make my version of this classic add 2 parts Havana Club Añejo Clásico, ¾ part Sweet Vermouth, ½ part Campari, and 2 dashes bitters to an ice-filled metal shaker, stir well and strain over an ice filled glass.

The result is a bright yet complex cocktail in both appearance and palette. It has the superb base of Havana Club Añejo Clásico accented by the rooty flavor and pop of the Campari and accented with the sweetness of the vermouth that evens everything out. This drink works perfectly as an aperitif best enjoyed as the evening is winding down while you are surrounded by great friends and family in front of a roaring fire.

Take a trip back to the sheer extravagance and glamour of the 1930s by picking up a bottle of Havana Club Añejo Clásico and creating this personal take on a classic cocktail; it is something to enjoy with company as the nights turn darker and cooler.

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I decided to use Havana Club Añejo Clásico as the base of a Rum Mule, a modification of my standard go to; the Moscow Mule. I poured one part Havana Club club over an ice filled pure copper cup, squeezed a couple of wedges worth of fresh lime juice, added two parts chilled Barritts Ginger Beer, a dash of bitters, and stirred gently as to agitate and mix the ingredients but not cause the Ginger Beer to foam. This Rum Mule with Havana Club as a base is something of sheer excellence; the rum is velvety smooth with hints of pineapple and apricot balancing well with the fresh lime juice and the added depth of the angostura bitters. The bite of the ginger beer compliments the rich smoothness of the rum making and extremely refreshing drink that is smooth yet has a deep complexity. The cocktail finishes clean but with the added dimension of oak and vanilla notes due to the barrel aging of the rum. The Rum Mule with Havana Club Añejo Clásic at its base hosts a variety of contrasting flavors that meld perfectly to make an amazingly refreshing and drinkable quintessential summer cocktail.

Havana Club Añejo Clásico is a superb aged rum that is 40% abv and costs only about $22 per bottle. This is the perfect dark rum to keep in your liquor cabinet this summer in order to create a bevy of sun inspired refreshing summer cocktails.  

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