Add-a-Leaf Hostess Book by Betty Beldon, et al, published by Canada Dry Ginger Ale, Inc., 1926. University of Michigan Library, Special Collections Research Center (Janice Bluestein Longone Culinary Archive)

Popular culture depictions of the “roaring twenties” often focus on speakeasies and illicit cocktail consumption. However, as prohibition (1920-1933) pushed alcoholic beverages into shadowy corners, soft drinks took center stage in cookbooks for home cooks and party hostesses. This month’s recipe for a "Canada Dry Mint Julep" comes from Add-a-Leaf Hostess Book (1926) by Betty Beldon, in collaboration with Ida Bailey Allen!

Canada Dry Mint Julep  (individual Service)

Pluck leaves from a few sprigs of mint. Crush a few mint leaves with thin strips of peel from half a medium-sized lemon. Add the juices of half a lemon and one lime. Stir in one scant tablespoon of powdered sugar and place on ice an hour. To serve, strain, pour in a tall glass and fill with sparkling cold Canada Dry. Garnish with a creme de menthe cherry, and a sprig of fresh mint.