julep

Definition

A refreshing drink flavored with aromatic herbs, especially mint, and sometimes alcohol.

Etymology

From Middle English, from Old French julep, from Medieval Latin julapium, via Arabic جُلَاب (julāb) from Persian گلاب (golâb, “rosewater”), from گل (“rose”) + آب (“water”).

Example Sentences

• "He wouldnt even let old Wilkie touch it do you remember Gerald but always gathered it himself and made his own julep. He was as crochety about his julep as an old maid, measuring everything by a recipe in his head."
• "Yo, we be making mountains out of Cool Whip / Pass me the mint for the julep"
• "In 1797 the American Museum described the Virginian who upon rising “drinks a julep made of rum, water, and sugar, but very strong.” The mint was added a few years later."