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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The Kentucky Derby without juleps would be shorter than a commercial break.
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Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 28 Apr. 2026
Mint juleps were made for sipping on a porch in the South.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 27 Apr. 2026
But from viewing parties to the main event itself, there’s a whole lot of cocktails happening, and there’s a lot more going on than a classic julep.
—Aly Walansky, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2026
Mint juleps, punch, and other bourbon cocktails are all classic choices.
—Devra Ferst, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 Apr. 2026
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Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 28 Apr. 2026
Mint juleps were made for sipping on a porch in the South.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 27 Apr. 2026
But from viewing parties to the main event itself, there’s a whole lot of cocktails happening, and there’s a lot more going on than a classic julep.
—Aly Walansky, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2026
Mint juleps, punch, and other bourbon cocktails are all classic choices.
—Devra Ferst, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 Apr. 2026
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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