noun
- a sweet drink made with bourbon whiskey, sugar, crushed ice, and mint
- a sweet flavored syrup formerly used in medicine
Usage: archaic; medical
Examples
- The mint julep is the traditional drink of the Kentucky Derby.
- She ordered a julep at the Southern-style restaurant.
- The bartender garnished the julep with fresh mint leaves.
- Crushed ice is essential for making a proper julep.
- The pharmacist prepared a cherry julep for the child’s cough.
- Juleps were once commonly used to make bitter medicines more palatable.