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The Juleps are known in all parts of the world but they are more popular in the Southern Statesof the USA than anywhere else
Mint JulepDissolve 4 or 5 tender sprigs of min t with sugar and water until the flavour of the mint is well extracted. Strain very carefully into the bar glass add ice and 3/4 gill of Old Brandy. Stur up well and strain into a mint Julep glass prepared in advance. Dash a little Rum on top and serve with straws.The Mint Julep glass is always prepared before the mixture. Once can use a tumbler or large ballon wine glass, filled with fine shaved ice. Insert 2 or 3 sprigs of mint with the leaves upwards and which have been dipped into powdered sugar before. Decorate tastily with pineapple, banana, oranges according to the season
Gin JulepIs made like the Mint Julep but use Gin instead of Old Brandy.
Whisky JulepIs made like the Mint Julep but use Whisky instead of Old Brandy.
Rum JulepIs made like the Mint Julep but use Rum instead of Old Brandy.
Champagne JulepThe Champagne Julep , it should always be remembered, does not reuired to be stirred up as much as other Juleps otherwise the Champagne would lose its flavour and natural taste.Put 1 lump of sugar in a tumbler, add 11 or 2 sprigs of Mint and press them gently witha spoon to extract the mint flavour. Add one or 2 lumps of ice and pour the Champagne, stirring carefully at the same time. Dress with fruit in season and serve.
Old Georgia JulepDissolve a little sugar and water in a tumbler, add 1/2 gill Brandy and 1/2 gill of Peach or Apricot Brandy, 3 or 4 tender sprigs of Mint, a few lumps of ice and stir carefullyThis is the reaL method of mixing Southern Mint Julep. Mint should not be crushed and Black Brandy should be used but Whisky may be subsituted if required
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