mint julep

noun

: julep sense 1

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This super-crisp and refreshing fruit salad nods to the classic mint julep cocktail, transforming its iconic flavors—mint, bourbon, and sweetness—into a fresh, summery dessert. — Josh Miller, Southern Living, 12 July 2026 At its most glamorous, a day at a horse race can still mean mint juleps and big, elaborate hats. — Henry Kornaros, Curbed, 26 June 2026 Clear your schedule, and get your mint julep ready. — Steve Kornacki, NBC news, 1 May 2026 And here's how to make a mint julep for the race. — Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 1 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for mint julep

Word History

First Known Use

1809, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of mint julep was in 1809

Rhymes for mint julep

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“Mint julep.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mint%20julep. Accessed 15 Jul. 2026.

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