A Southern Belle is an archetypal young woman of America's Southern upper class. Belles are known for their gracious hospitality and chaste demeanor.

How to be a Southern Belle Offer Mint Julep or Iced Tea to everyone who visits your house. Refer to all men as "gentlemen callers" or "beaux". Never let a man know you're interested or chase him because you know there are too many men who want you for you to expend the extra effort. When you have a dating dilemma and have one gentleman caller over when you are expecting another, claim to be "expired" and excuse yourself for a nap until he leaves. Refer to every party you go to, even a kegger at the local university, as a "cotillion." All other parties are yankee garbage. Try to use words like "darlin'", "sweet" or "precious" in every sentence. Belong to a Country Club. If you don't, refer to any club you belong to as a "Country Club". No one will know the difference. Set under a magnolia tree with a parasol fanning yourself often. Passers-by will take notice of your Belle-ness. Never marry a Yankee unless you want to be a Yankee by association. Never be seen without your makeup and girdle. Tips: A parasol and an umbrella are not the same thing. If you refer to your parasol as an "umbrelly" you will never be a Belle. Being a Belle is a lifetime of work, so practice everyday. Source:About.com ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Difficulty Level: easy         Time Required: 10 minutes
Here's How:

1. Gather 3 sprigs of fresh mint.
2. Measure 2 teaspoons of cold water.                
3. Measure 1 teaspoon of granulated sugar.                
4. Gather about 1 cup of crushed ice.
5. Measure 2-1/2 ounces of bourbon.   My Choice:   Evan William's Single Barrel Bourbon:  perfect for Juleps.
6. Tear off the leaves of 2 of the mint sprigs and place them in the bottom of a tall glass.
7. Add water and sugar and stir until sugar is dissolved and mint is bruised.
8. Fill glass with finely crushed ice and pour Bourbon over the ice.
9. Stir and garnish with remaining mint leaves.
10. Serve with a straw under a magnolia tree.
    

Tips:

• If you don't drink alcohol try a nice mint iced tea instead.        
• 2 or 3 drops of mint flavoring can be added in step 6 instead of the mint leaves.
  The mint flavoring will have a stronger mint taste.