Virginia Mint Julep
Steep a bunch of fresh mint in brandy several hours, strain, and add the brandy to a sugar-and-water syrup. Put 3 tbsps. of plain brandy in each large glass, add 2 tbsps. of the syrup, fill with pounded ice, and add 1 teasp. rum, and garnish with a fresh strawberry and several sprigs of mint.