1862 Bar Tender's Guide price $1.50 by Jerry Thomas

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JTJLEl'S.

MINT JULEP.

87. JULEPS. The julep is peculiarly an American beverage, and in the Southern states is more popular than any other. It was introduced into England hy Captain Marryatt, where it is now quite a favorite. The gallant captain seems^ to have had a penchantfor the nectarcous drink,and publish ed the recipe in his work on America. We give it in his own words: "I must descant a little upon the mint julep, as it is, ■\vith the thermometer at 100°, one of the most de lightful and insinuating potations that ever was invented, and may be drunk with equal satisfaction when the ther mometer is as low as 70°. There arc many varieties, such as those composed of claret, Madeira, &c.; but the mgre-