Mint Julep Season

by Warren Bobrow There comes a time in the early spring that the old julep cups get taken off the top of the cabinet and polished. Not just shined - but really given a thorough going-over. By polishing them deeply it shows care and concern for this well used pair of julep cups. I bought them in New Orleans at a culinary antique shop on Royal Street. Even in the mid-80's they cost me a pretty penny. Evidently, these cups are traceable to the 1930's. They're made of sterling silver over a solid copper core. If you know about heat/cold transfers, the copper makes the silver frost...

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