More Things That Matter

More things that Matter

By. H. Moriarty

In all the hubbub over our recent guests, I thought it time to reiterate a time-honored tool to gain friends and influence people in the style of our own Prince's homeland. It is essential that the mint be absolutely as described, and the bourbon be the finest available, preferably from a home-stiller in the Southeast and aged in oak. Perhaps His Worship can provide such a spirit to those who ask.

				Mint Julep

		8 young and absolutely fresh terminal mint leaves
		1.5 tbs. bar syrup
		One long jigger of finest Bourbon
		Two shakes of genuine Angostura bitters

In a mortar and pestle, bruise the mint leaves to the point of fragrance. Add the syrup, bitters and a small pour of the Bourbon to the bruised mint, and muddle them well until the liquid takes on the green mint color. Put the mixture in the bottom of a frosted Collins glass.

Pack the frosted Collins glass to within 1/2 inch of the top, with fine crushed ice. You may wish to install a straw prior to packing the glass. Pour a short jigger of the Bourbon over the top of the ice, floating it above the mint layer. Garnish with a sugar-frosted mint sprig and serve immediately. Ensure the recipient has a clean palate in order to enjoy the intricacies of the spectacle of aromatic flavor.

A correctly made mint julep is not rushed for the waiting, and in fact, is waited for. Any creature who does not respond well to such treatment as this, should be destroyed immediately. such an abomination should not be allowed to exist.

Cheers,

Hades Moriarty

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Jason Corley -- corleyj@chronic.lpl.arizona.edu