julep
/'dʤu:lep/
Definition
Noun: 1. A sweetened, iced drink, typically made with bourbon or brandy, sugar, and fresh mint, served in a tall glass over crushed ice. It is a traditional Southern U.S. beverage, especially associated with the Kentucky Derby. 2. (Archaic) A sweet, non-alcoholic drink, often medicated, used as a vehicle for medicine.
Usage
The word "julep" is a countable noun. It most commonly refers to the alcoholic cocktail, particularly the "mint julep." The archaic meaning is rarely used in modern English.
Examples
Referring to the cocktail:
- He sipped a cool julep on the veranda in the afternoon heat.
- The classic mint julep is the signature drink of the Kentucky Derby.
- She ordered a julep made with fine Kentucky bourbon.
Referring to the archaic form (historical/literary context):
- In the 19th-century novel, the doctor prescribed a soothing julep for the patient's cough.
Advanced Usage
- The phrase "mint julep" is so strongly associated with the drink that it is often used interchangeably with "julep" in American English.
- The preparation and presentation are key: a julep is traditionally served in a silver or pewter cup that frosts over from the crushed ice.
Variants and Related Words
- Mint julep (n.): The most common and specific form of the drink, explicitly containing mint.
- Julep cup (n.): The traditional tall, often metal, cup in which a julep is served.
Synonyms
- Cocktail (general term)
- Mixed drink (general term)
- Potation (formal/literary)
Idioms and Fixed Phrases
- As refreshing as a mint julep: Used to describe something that is very cooling and pleasant, especially on a hot day.
- The breeze from the ocean was as refreshing as a mint julep.
Noun
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bourbon and sugar and mint over crushed ice
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