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"The Mint Julep: The Very Dream Of Drinks" 1997 SMITH, Soule

From the Old Receipt of Soule Smith, Down in Lexington, KY.

SMITH, Soule

[7] pp.

The Gravesend Press

1997

Fourth Printing

Limited edition of two-hundred and seventy-three copies

w/ James Beard House Spirit of Derby April 11, 2002 Menu laid-in

7" x 5 1/4"

Fine/ Fine

A slim but full-bodied treatment of the venerable bluegrass classic, from the old receipt of Joshua Soule Smith, down in Lexington, Kentucky. Mr. Smith’s charming manuscript describes the mint julep as a ceremony and detailed instructions as well as background in creating the perfect Kentucky drink. 


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