1876 Jerry Thoma's Bar-Tender's Guide or How to Mix Drinks (Soft Cover)

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JULEPS.

MINT JULEP.

87. JULEPS . The julep is peculiarly an American beverage, and in the Southern slates 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 penchant for 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 mint julep, as it is, with 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 are many varieties, such is those composed of claret, Madeira, &c.; but the ingre-