Meaning & use
mint julep
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UK/ˌmɪnt ˈdʒuːlɪp/
US/ˌmɪnt ˈdʒuːlɪp/
Meaning
nouncountable
an alcoholic drink made with bourbon, sugar, crushed ice, and fresh mint
Grammar: Countable: you can say 'a mint julep' or 'two mint juleps'.
Patterns
- drink a mint julep
- make a mint julep
They sipped mint juleps while watching the horse race.
The bartender made a perfect mint julep with fresh mint from the garden.
Mint juleps are traditionally served in silver cups at the Kentucky Derby.
Word forms
| plural | mint juleps |
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Common combinations
- a mint julep recipe
- She shared her favorite mint julep recipe with the guests.
- serve mint juleps
- The hotel serves mint juleps on the terrace in summer.
- sip a mint julep
- He sipped a mint julep slowly in the shade.
- a pitcher of mint juleps
- They ordered a pitcher of mint juleps for the table.
Synonyms and how they differ
- julep
- Short for mint julep, but historically julep could also mean a sweet drink with medicine.
Word family
Commonly confused: mint julep or mojito?
mint julep vs mojito
A mojito is a similar cocktail but made with rum, lime, and soda, not bourbon.
Practice
Which ingredient is essential in a mint julep?
Choose one answer.
A mint julep is made with bourbon, sugar, mint, and crushed ice. Vodka, rum, and tequila are used in other cocktails.
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