Which Mint is Which Mint?

When a recipe calls for mint, what kind are they talking about?  There's peppermint, there's water mint, there's spearmint...you're probably getting spearmint from your grocer and it's fine to put into any recipe calling for mint.  Peppermint is harder to find - you may have to end up growing it if you're a mint connoisseur and really want some. Peppermint tends to be more pungent and peppery and is a bit less "delicate"  and usually used in candies and teas.  At any rate, don't sweat it - just use whatever they're selling if it's an ingredient in a savory dish.    When it comes to a Mint Julep, spearmint is what is used to make the drink.  Just sayin'.  Mint is a lovely accompaniment and refreshing element to many beverages, like Lula's Minted Lemon-Limeade pictured here.  SIP...AHHHHH...