Julep
Julep (jū"lep) , noun
[French, from Sp. julepe, from Arabic & Per. julāb, jullāb, from Per. gulāb rose water and julep; gul rose + āb water.]
1.
(Medicine) A refreshing drink flavored with aromatic herbs
(Medicine) a sweet, demulcent, acidulous, or mucilaginous mixture, used as a vehicle. — Milton
Honey in woods, juleps in brooks.
2.
An alcoholic beverage composed of brandy, whisky, or some other spirituous liquor, with sugar, pounded ice, and sprigs of mint; -- called also mint julep. [United States]