- 6 spearmint leaves

- 4 cherries, garnish

- 1 ripe pineapple stick, garnish

"This julep was discovered by Charles H. Baker in his travels to Manila during American Prohibition, great proof of the drink's popularity and reach. The float of rum and additional fruit garnish make this julep quite delectable."

4. Prescription Julep (Quackenboss, M.D., 1857)

- 1-1/2 oz cognac

- 1/2 oz rye whiskey

- 1/2 oz simple syrup

- 6 spearmint leaves

"'Quackenboss, M.D.' recommended in Harper's Monthly to repeat this dose three to four times daily until cold weather. Humor aside, this smart blend of cognac and rye whiskey makes for a delicious julep."

5. Old Kentucky Julep (Senator Henry Clay, 1850)

- 2-1/2 oz bourbon whiskey

- 1/2 oz simple syrup

- 6 spearmint leaves

"The whiskey mint julep grew in popularity after the Civil War and eventually secured its place as the expected julep standard. This is what you should be sipping come Derby Day."