"... There are many varieties, such as those composed of , , &c.; but the ingredients of the real mint julep are as follows. I learned how to make them, and succeeded pretty well. Put into a tumbler about a dozen of the tender sprigs of mint, upon them put a spoonful of white sugar, and equal proportions of and , so as to fill it up one-third, 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 , and the tumbler itself is very often incrusted outside with stalactites of ice. As the ice cools, you drink. ..."
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