julep

Meanings

• noun

  A traditional Southern United States drink made from mint, sugar, water, and bourbon or brandy.

  - "I enjoy sipping on a cool julep during the hot summer months."
  - "The Mint Julep is the official drink of the Kentucky Derby."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with julep
mule , pool , fool , cool , rule , school , duel , fuel

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Variants

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julep , juleps , mint julep , mint juleps

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Etymology

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Originally a Persian drink called 'gulab' meaning 'rose water'. The word 'julep' comes from the Persian word 'gul' meaning 'flower' and 'ab' meaning 'water'.

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Trivia

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1. The first recorded use of the term 'julep' in relation to a drink in the United States was in 1803.

2. The Mint Julep was once used as a medicinal remedy for various ailments.

3. The Mint Julep is typically garnished with a sprig of fresh mint and a cherry.

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Related Concepts

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1. Mint: A fragrant herb used in the making of a Mint Julep.

2. Pewter: A type of metal used to make traditional julep cups.

3. Bourbon: A type of whiskey commonly used in the making of a Mint Julep.

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Culture

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The Mint Julep is a popular drink in the Southern United States, particularly in Kentucky, where it is the official drink of the Kentucky Derby. It is traditionally served in a pewter or silver julep cup.

How to Memorize "julep"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a tall, frosty glass filled with crushed ice, fresh mint leaves, a spoon coated in sugar, and a shot of bourbon or brandy.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'julep' with the Kentucky Derby, mint, and the taste of a cool, refreshing drink.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Juleps Justify Kentucky Derby' to remember the word 'julep'.

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