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What is a mint julep glass?

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What is a mint julep glass?
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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Sterling Mint Julep Cups and Tray
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Group of six sterling mint julep cups and tray. Square tray with beaded perimeter and six cups total including four by Alvin, one inscribed "1960 Stark's Trophy," "James F. Tate." Gr...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Tumbler or Mint Julep Cup
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine signed mint julep cup. By Tiffany & Co. In sterling silver.
Category

20th Century Modern Barware

Materials

Sterling Silver

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

Set of 4 Manchester Sterling Silver Mint Julep Cups
By Manchester Silver Co. & S. S.
Located in New York, NY
Four sterling silver mint julep cups. Made by Manchester in Providence.
Category

Mid-20th Century American Barware

Materials

Sterling Silver

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