Dampen a small bunch of mint, dust with powdered sugar, bruising slightly, and pour over a little boiling water. Allow this to draw, then strain into tall glasses quite filled with finely-shaved ice. Dress the glass with sprigs of mint and pour in enough brandy to fill. Do not stir, but set in the ice box until thoroughly cool, and serve with straws.

" He is an ill guest that never drinks to his host."