The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-10-05

lives In the suburbs and has mint in his
back yard. When CAMILLE said, sOb-
livious Lethe flows not above ground.
he knew not Of the julep. With mint In
the back yard one can forget that he
remembers and dream that he forgets.
But to the point. The mint julep Of
commerce consists Of glass Of moderate
proportions almost full OF ice. Into
tho interstices Of this ice 10 permitted
to t1ickle niggardly modicum Of whis-
key or brandy, according to the expressed
wish of the customer or the generosity
OF the barkeeper. Some half-dried wisps
OF semi-odorous mint, which has long
reposed on tho shelf behind the bar, are
thrust into tho glass. after tho usual
process Of throwing in a dab of sugar and
giving tho whole thing a demonstrative
shake have been completed.
tits poor substitute for tho real thing.
This is tho way to create julep dream
at home, = julep fit to hand out to your
best friend that he may forget all other
friends, that he may see you doubled In
beauty and graciousness. that he may
long to stay always in your house and
never 60 homo any more-till the mint
ID gone:
Got a large glass, such a. barkeepers
are Won: to use in the first bloom Of the
June roses to confine tho Hon. THOMAS
COLLINS. In the bottom Of this glass
crush with patience and care the succu-
lent juices out Of some sprays Of the
delicious mint. Leave tho crushed leaves
in the glass. Then put upon those leaves
a. much sugar as you think will tickle
your friends palate. Now stir gently.
Take time. Don't hurry. Juleps are
not built in minute Nurture the grow
ing julep tenderly. and when it has
reached maturity it will richly repay
your loving care.
Now put in the ice, not enough to
drown the julep, but just enough to cool
It. Next pour in the whiskey. And here
you must compound your julep with
judgment. The question is not how lit
tie whiskey you can put in to give the
thing flavor. Flavoring is the business
of the mint. What you now have to con-
slider is how much whiskey your friend
will like, and also how much will like
him, for tho julep is the subtlest of the
drinks Of the field. Spare not the whiskey.
Go your friends limit, for weak julep
ia the abomination Of a strong man. The
first julep should have power to awaken
emotions Of peace and contentment; the
second should open tho gates Of happi-
ness; the third should fill tho world with
visions Of a joy too great to BE-; and the
fourth should leave all desires Of the soul
gratiied and tho delighted body stilled
to perfect rest.
Having the whiskey In, do not shake in
q vulgar shaker, but stir gently With a
large spoon till the sides Of the glass take
on soft hoar frost. Now plunge in tho
mint. Lot it be fresh and plenteous.
Measure the length Of tho stalks accord
ing to the length Of your friends nose.
The organ Of smell should be buried in
the mint, but the leaves should not be in
the eyes Of tho drinker lest he should find
difficulty in closing them in tho moment
Of ineffable delight.
Fear not to give this julep to your
friend. He will love you. The next day
when he remembers what you did for
him, he will respect you. When he has
sufficiently recovered from tho weight
Of the obligation, he will come and ask
you to do it again. He will cleave unto
you like a brother while the mint holds
out. But let him and you both be
cautious. The julep Is a gracious and
desirable servant; but it is a tyrannous
master. Always keep in mind the awful
fate of the man who learned to put
grass in his whiskey.' Stop at the second
julep. You cannot stop after the third.