Kentucky Toddy à la J. M. B
One lump of loaf sugar dissolved in as little water as possible. Crush into this a small bunch of mint with small lumps of ice. Add bourbon whiskey to suit the taste, stir well and drink.
Mint Julep
Crush a few sprigs of fresh mint with a teaspoonful of sugar. Dissolve in three liqueur glasses of water. Add three liqueur glasses of whiskey or brandy; nearly fill the glass with pounded ice; stir well; place a small bunch of mint, stems down, in the top of the glass and serve with two straws. If strawberries are in season add three or four.
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