Definition of julep
1 : a drink consisting of a liquor (such as bourbon or brandy) and sugar poured over crushed ice and garnished with mint
2 : a drink consisting of sweet syrup, flavoring, and water
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Now it’s hardly surprising that Sawant, a socialist, isn’t having GOPers over for mint juleps.
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The drinks menu, too, draws on Israeli produce: An artichoke julep, for example, is made with sharp Cynar liqueur and pink grapefruit juice.
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The Kentucky Derby might seem like the belle of the ball, with those glamorous hats and Derby pie feasts, mint juleps and outrageous rose garlands.
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Origin and Etymology of julep
Middle English, from Middle French, from Arabic julāb, from Persian gulāb, from gul rose + āb water
First Known Use: 14th century
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: a drink of bourbon, sugar, and mint served with crushed ice
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