Message 14796 of 22774 in Behind the Bar

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Daily Times-news (1933)

"The testimony of Col. Soule Smith has been called to the court's attention. 
Colonel Smith, Confederate veteran, wrote: "The crushing of the mint makes its 
nearness more apparent. Like a woman's heart, it gives its sweet aromas when
bruised."

"The mint julep of Kentucky is part of the American tradition. The Pilgrims 
landed upon Plymouth Rock and the natives of the great Southland were inspired 
to find a far more happy landing. The court cannot find it in its heart to say 
'nay' to the ritualistic beverage which has come out of the very soil of the 
American commonwealth."

"To deny its pre-eminent virtues would be to scorn and make a mockery of 
American womanhood. Judgement is rendered in favor of Mr. Cobb and the mint 
julep compounded out of Kentucky Bourbon."


Cheers!

George

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