1933 The Bon Vivant's Companion by George A Zabriskie

Jhe Bon Vivant's Companion

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shoots of mint; upon them put a spoonful of white sugar and equal proportions of peach and common brandy, so as to fill it up H or perhaps a little less; then take rasped or pounded ice, and fill up the tumbler. Epicures rub the lips of the tumbler with a piece of fresh pineapple, and the tumbler itself is very often encrusted outside with staladites of ice. As the ice melts you drink. I once over heard two ladies talking in the next room to me, and one of them said, 'Well, if I have a weakness for any one thing, it is for a mint julep l'—a very amiable weak ness, proving her good sense and good taste. They are, in fact, like the American ladies, irresistible."

BRANDY JULEP

teaspoonful of sugar Add a little water to dissolve sugar

Four sprigs of mint 1 jigger of brandy - 1 dash of Jamaica rum Fill glass with ice. Trim with fruits in season.

CHAMPAGNE JULEP 1 lump of sugar 1 sprig of mint Fill glass with champagne Ornament with fruit in season and serve.