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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.
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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


