I'm a big bourbon drinker. I usually take my bourbon neat, but I like to try out a bourbon-based cocktail every once in a while. I recently found a copy of Albert Schmid's "The Kentucky Bourbon Cookbook" and discovered the Presbyterian. This classic 1950's cocktail has a light, spring-like quality to it. I've added my own twist to it with fresh lemon juice and a little muddled mint. Don't be fooled though by how refreshing the drink might taste -- it still packs a punch! A note on what kind of bourbon to use: I personally find a lot of mid-range bourbons to not be worth their price tag. This may be a matter of taste, but I prefer Jim Beam for mixed drinks. If you want a good sipping bourbon, Pappy Van Winkle's aged varieties are stellar. P.S. I hope this drink's name does not offend anybody -- my mother found it slightly unsettling. - student epicure

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