mint julep

noun

Examples of mint julep in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The annual Churchill Downs horse race is celebrating 150 years of jockeys, mint juleps, and some of the world’s best hats and fascinators. Morgan Evans, Vogue, 4 May 2024 The event is steeped in tradition, like the brightly-colored fashion and the loud hats (fascinators, the official name), or the mint julep, which is the event’s signature drink. Trisha Garcia-Easto, Sacramento Bee, 2 May 2024 Still, mint juleps don’t grow on trees year-round around here. Amanda Hancock, The Courier-Journal, 10 Apr. 2024 Get The Recipe 47 of 54 Mint Julep Sweet Tea Two classic Southern drinks—the mint julep and sweet tea—merge for a drink made for sipping on a hot and humid night. Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 28 Mar. 2024 Before calling it a night, be sure to enjoy the signature mint julep at the historic Round Robin Bar — known for its circular bar and the variety of big names who've sipped libations in its presence. Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 11 Apr. 2024 The house mint julep costs $12 and is made with fresh mint and handmade simple syrup. Amanda Hancock, The Courier-Journal, 10 Apr. 2024 Today, the mint julep, which is made with bourbon, is the official drink of the Kentucky Derby. Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, 21 Mar. 2024 The rituals associated with the horse race in Louisville — including sipping mint juleps while wearing opulent attire — are irresistible for many social climbers. Bill Brownlee, Kansas City Star, 30 Jan. 2024

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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 14 May. 2024.

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