julep
/ˈdʒuːlɪp/
noun
- A sweet, cold drink made with alcohol (usually bourbon or whiskey), fresh mint, sugar, and crushed ice.
- On a hot summer day, nothing beats a refreshing mint julep.
- The bartender prepared a classic julep with bourbon and fresh mint leaves.
- At the Kentucky Derby, many fans celebrate by sipping a mint julep.
- A sweet, syrupy drink, often used as a base for medicine or a flavored beverage.
- The pharmacist prepared a soothing julep to help with the cough.
- In the past, a simple julep of sugar and water was used to make medicine taste better.
- The herbalist mixed a julep with honey and lemon for a sore throat.
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