mint julep
noun
an alcoholic drink traditionally made with bourbon, sugar, and finely cracked ice and garnished with sprigs of mint, served in a tall, frosted glass: also made with other kinds of whiskey, brandy, and sometimes rum.
Origin of mint julep
An Americanism dating back to 1800–10
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British Dictionary definitions for mint julep
mint julep
noun
mainly US
a long drink consisting of bourbon whiskey, crushed ice, sugar, and sprigs of mint