How to Use mint julep in a Sentence

mint julep

noun
  • And here's how to make a mint julep for the race.
    — Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 1 May 2026
  • Still, mint juleps don’t grow on trees year-round around here.
    — Amanda Hancock, The Courier-Journal, 10 Apr. 2024
  • Clear your schedule, and get your mint julep ready.
    — Steve Kornacki, NBC news, 1 May 2026
  • Her mint julep ice cream has small pieces of mint leaves, her berry basil bits of the herbs.
    — Robert Philpot -, star-telegram, 30 May 2014
  • How to do the Derby right—from hats to mint juleps.
    — Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 27 Apr. 2026
  • To get dressed up and sip mint juleps while marking the season?
    — John Wenzel, Denver Post, 1 May 2025
  • The classic mint julep is a strong drink, which mellows with time.
    — Washington Post, 2 May 2022
  • Hoop skirts and parasols, mint juleps and columned mansions.
    — Matthew Carey, Deadline, 21 Oct. 2025
  • Cornbread, black-eyed peas, mint juleps and red beans and rice were among the items served there.
    — Scott Huddleston, San Antonio Express-News, 24 Apr. 2023
  • Tell your friends to show up in sundresses and hats, and serve mint juleps all day long.
    — Maggie Griswold, StyleCaster, 1 Apr. 2025
  • Grab a mint julep and get a name for the most exciting two minutes in sports.
    — courier-journal.com, 15 May 2018
  • Everyone has their own idea of the perfect mint julep, so why not let guests make their own?
    — Beth Dooley Special To The Star Tribune, Star Tribune, 28 Apr. 2021
  • The house mint julep costs $12 and is made with fresh mint and handmade simple syrup.
    — Amanda Hancock, The Courier-Journal, 10 Apr. 2024
  • Has the mint julep, which has been around since the 18th century, met its match?
    — Emily Heil, Washington Post, 1 Sep. 2023
  • At its most glamorous, a day at a horse race can still mean mint juleps and big, elaborate hats.
    — Henry Kornaros, Curbed, 26 June 2026
  • Green Dot will offer mint juleps, special menu items and live music.
    — Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 4 May 2023
  • This mint julep recipe nods to that tradition while adding a subtle citrus lift.
    — Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 Apr. 2026
  • Women wear big, old-timey hats for it and everybody drinks mint juleps, even though all of that seems fraught.
    — Kelly Conaboy, The Cut, 7 May 2018
  • Then, mix up a crowd-size take on refreshing mint juleps (which, by the way, have never gone out of style).
    — Sheena Chihak, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Sep. 2023
  • These end tables make the perfect perch for a book and an ice-cold glass of sweet tea or a mint julep (or use them as plant stands).
    — Melanie Fincher, Southern Living, 29 Mar. 2025
  • The first is a tea twist on a mint julep, called Mint Tulip, made with whiskey, peach mango tea, and mint.
    — Megan Dubois, Southern Living, 22 Jan. 2026
  • Stick them in a fancy goblet, picnic pail, or mint julep cup, depending on the event.
    — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 3 June 2026
  • Mimosa flights, mint juleps and whiskey and bourbon drinks such as an Old Fashioned are on the menu.
    — Natalia E. Contreras, Indianapolis Star, 11 July 2019
  • Is this new drink more popular than a mint julep at the Kentucky Derby?
    — Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 23 July 2024
  • Mimosa flights, mint juleps, and whiskey and bourbon drinks such as an Old Fashioned are on the menu.
    — Natalia E. Contreras, Indianapolis Star, 24 July 2019
  • The mint julep is the classic cocktail of the Kentucky Derby.
    — Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, 7 Mar. 2022
  • Yes, mint juleps are lovely, but this big-batch sweet tea is easy to make, and guests can pour their own, which gets you out of bartender duty!
    — Josh Miller, Southern Living, 26 Apr. 2026
  • This drink is inspired by the iconic mint julep but stars basil for a quick and delicious cocktail with extra punch.
    — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 24 June 2026
  • Today, many of them have their $17 mint julep plastic cups stacked high, like a badge of honor, in the infield.
    — BostonGlobe.com, 24 July 2023
  • The mint julep is simple, refreshing, and perfect for bourbon cocktail lovers.
    — Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 Apr. 2026

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