1876 Bar-Tender's Guide by Jerry Thomas

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JUXllSPSe

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 by Captain Marryatt, where it is now quite a favorite. The gallant captain seems to have had a penchantfor the nectareous 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 mintjulep, as it is, Avith the thermometer at 100°,one ofthe 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 are many varieties,such as those composed of claret, Madeira, &c.; but the ingre-