mint julep

noun

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But what's the key to perfecting the mint julep and overcoming common mistakes to help make your drink worthy of a refill? Peter Burke, FOXNews.com, 3 May 2025 Finally, the mint julep is a vile almost undrinkable beverage. John Cherwa, Los Angeles Times, 3 May 2025 Derby pie, hot browns, Benedictine sandwiches, bourbon balls and, of course, mint juleps are the morning-line favorites. Brian Bennett, New York Times, 2 May 2025 The mint julep has had a long history in horse racing. Harry Enten, CNN Money, 2 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for mint julep

Word History

First Known Use

1809, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of mint julep was in 1809

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“Mint julep.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mint%20julep. Accessed 29 May. 2025.

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