1847 Oxford night caps (4th edition)

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JULAP, OR JULEP.

Behold this cordial Julap here, That flames and dances in his crystal bounds, With spirits of balm and fragrant syrups mixt. Milton.

Julap b

is a refreshing arid wholesome drink,

used much by country John Quincy, the author of a dictionary of Physic, describes it as an extemporaneous form of medi- cine, made of simple and compound water sweet- ened, and serves for a vehicle to other forms riot so convenient to take alone. The usual mode of making it in the vicinage of Oxford is, by sweetening an infusion of mint with honey, and mixing a glass of wine or spirits with it. The following is the Mint Julep of the Wen- ham Lake Company. Mingle ice and sugar as described in the Recipe for Sherry Cobbler. Add a wine glass housewives.

b Julap is a Persian word, signifying a sweet potion. c Died in 1723.