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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Use it in everything from the iconic julep to salads and pasta dishes.
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Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 28 Feb. 2026
One of his favorites is the mint shrub julep.
—Louisa Kung Liu Chu, Chicago Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
Plus, each julep will be served in Kentucky Derby glass from past years.
—Amanda Hancock, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
Bourbon and brandy are go-tos here, especially in Old Fashioned riffs or juleps.
—Emily Price, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
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Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 28 Feb. 2026
One of his favorites is the mint shrub julep.
—Louisa Kung Liu Chu, Chicago Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
Plus, each julep will be served in Kentucky Derby glass from past years.
—Amanda Hancock, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
Bourbon and brandy are go-tos here, especially in Old Fashioned riffs or juleps.
—Emily Price, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for julep
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julep
noun
ju·lep
ˈjü-ləp 
: a drink of bourbon, sugar, and mint served with crushed ice
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