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OLD WALDORF-ASTORIA BAR BOOK
JULEPS
JuLEP: From the Spanish
julepe,
itself derived from the Arabic
and Persian
julab
=
gul
(rose) plus
ab
(water); so that the name is
of ancient origin. Today, fresh Mint, as part of a julep, is as unchang–
ing as an old-time Persian law.
BRANDY
CHAMPAGNE
MINT
PRESBREY ..
Put three or four sprigs of Mint in
mixing glass
One-half spoon Sugar
One pony Brandy
One pony Water; crush well
Fill goblet two-thirds with Ice
Strain mixture on top
Fruit well; decorate with Mint
One lump Sugar
Three sprigs Mint
Two lumps Ice
Fill with Champagne
In
mixer put three sprigs Mint
One-half spoon Sugar
One pony Water
Press well, crushing Mint
Add one jigger Whiskey; stir
Pour into glass two-thirds full Ice
Fruit well; decorate with Mint
Three sprigs Mint
One jigger Whiskey
One dash St. Croix Rum; shaved
Ice; stir; Fruit and Mint
WHISKEY MINT Three sprigs Mint
One-half spoon Sugar