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What is a mint julep glass?
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A mint julep glass is a vessel used for serving a cocktail made of bourbon, sugar, water, ice and fresh mint called a mint julep. Traditionally, the cocktail comes in a silver or lined copper cup with a footed base. However, you may also see the drink presented in a highball glass. You'll find a selection of mint julep glasses on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Art Deco Mint Julep Cups - Asprey 1936 - Set of 6 Sterling Silver Cups
By Asprey International Limited
Located in London, London
., this wonderful set of six sterling silver Art Deco cups would make excellent mint julep cups, with the handle allowing it to be picked up without warming the cup.
Category
Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Barware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pair of Victorian sterling silver mint julep cups made for Walker & Hall in 1878
By John Edward Bingham (Walker and Hall)
Located in London, London
Bingham for Walker & Hall, this handsome pair of Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver Mint Julep Cups, are plain in style, and feature a reeded rim.
Category
Antique 1870s English Victorian Barware
Materials
Sterling Silver
S. J. Phillips of London sterling silver set of 8 mint julep cups made in 2018
By S.J. Phillips
Located in London, London
Phillips, this handsome set of 8, Elizabeth II period, Sterling Silver Mint Julep Cups, are of tapering form, plain in style and with gilt interiors.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Barware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Scearce Reagan Booming Eighties Sterling Silver Mint Julep Cup
By Mark J. Scearce
Located in New York, NY
Reagan-era sterling silver mint julep cup. Made by Scearce in Shelbyville, Kentucky.
Category
Vintage 1980s American Modern Barware
Materials
Sterling Silver
$1,760 Sale Price
20% Off
Rare JFK-Era Sterling Silver Mint Julep Cup by Scearce of Kentucky
By Mark J. Scearce
Located in New York, NY
JFK-era sterling silver mint julep. Retailed by Scearce in Kentucky.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Barware
Materials
Sterling Silver


