How to Use julep in a Sentence

julep

noun
  • One of his favorites is the mint shrub julep.
    — Louisa Kung Liu Chu, Chicago Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
  • Mint juleps were made for sipping on a porch in the South.
    — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 27 Apr. 2026
  • Likewise, each julep should be served with a napkin or small linen doily.
    — Esquire Editors, Esquire, 8 Mar. 2018
  • Strain over crushed ice into a julep glass, insert metal spoon straw.
    — Sam Dangremond, Town & Country, 14 Apr. 2015
  • Even those nasty mint juleps are going to taste good Saturday evening.
    — Steve Pajak, sacbee.com, 5 May 2017
  • Downstairs, mint juleps and the regular menu will be available.
    — Linda Zavoral, The Mercury News, 28 Apr. 2017
  • On a recent afternoon, two of the flavors were mango and mint julep.
    — NOLA.com, 23 May 2017
  • The benefits extend far beyond the bar, and yes, that includes a good julep.
    — Good Housekeeping, 15 Dec. 2017
  • Shake it up on Derby Day by serving this peachy, slushy version of the julep.
    — Anna Thomas Bates, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 2 May 2018
  • Tip a mint julep to the sun rising in the east and always following through on the job at the end of the day in the west.
    — Bryce Miller, sandiegouniontribune.com, 6 May 2017
  • The swanky 1920s art deco haven beckons with gin rickeys and mint juleps.
    — Marlise Kast-Myers, sandiegouniontribune.com, 20 July 2017
  • Mint juleps, punch, and other bourbon cocktails are all classic choices.
    — Devra Ferst, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 Apr. 2026
  • By bartender standards, a julep can be any cocktail that includes a sweetener and a herb.
    — azcentral, 4 May 2018
  • Use it in everything from the iconic julep to salads and pasta dishes.
    — Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 28 Feb. 2026
  • Some of the fun color choices include wave stripe, picante stripe, lake stripe, mandarin stripe, julep, and jet black.
    — Terri Williams, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
  • The Kentucky Derby is an excuse to dress up and drink juleps while waiting for a horse race.
    — Chris Kelly, Washington Post, 4 May 2023
  • Another fall update on the julep is an easy addition of a seasonal herb.
    — Dana McMahan, The Courier-Journal, 1 Sep. 2020
  • The julep is simply a category of refreshing cocktails that are made with crushed ice.
    — Tirion Morris, The Arizona Republic, 1 May 2022
  • Bucky’s Lounge, named for a beloved julep-slinging bartender, has a sprawling bayside patio.
    — Jessica Fender, NOLA.com, 18 Aug. 2020
  • Guests and partygoers will enjoy gourmet food and drinks along with mint juleps, casual betting and more.
    — Erica Boniface, The Know, 28 Apr. 2017
  • Don't worry—no one's asking you to accept zucchini spritzes or juleps with muddled romaine.
    — Sarah Rense, Esquire, 8 Feb. 2018
  • Cyn Shea's Cafe offers a gourmet espresso bar, boutique wines, and craft beers, as well as a popular mint julep tea.
    — Special To Al.com, AL.com, 27 Aug. 2017
  • Starting next year, the Derby julep glasses are going to have Justify’s name on it.
    — Jason Frakes, The Courier-Journal, 1 June 2018
  • The experience of bringing the julep up to your mouth to sip and greeting your nose with the fragrance of mint is part of the experience.
    — Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, 7 Mar. 2022
  • That history is of course full of horrors, not the golden past portrayed in works about the gracious days of juleps and spirituals.
    — Jesse Green, New York Times, 18 Dec. 2023
  • Mint juleps will always be a classic Southern drink for spring and summer, and this vintage-style julep cup can be used for much more than cocktails.
    — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 10 May 2026
  • On that last day of the Columbia Room, Brown served me his julep made with alcohol-free bourbon.
    — Jason Wilson, Washington Post, 25 July 2022
  • The Kentucky Derby without juleps would be shorter than a commercial break.
    — Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 28 Apr. 2026
  • The spirits, however, are not offered straight up or on the rocks; use ’em to spike watermelon lemonade and julep tea for $5 more.
    — Michael Klein, Philly.com, 9 Aug. 2017
  • Return to menu Nothing says Derby day quite like a julep, the most iconic of all racetime refreshments.
    — Emily Heil, Washington Post, 4 May 2023

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