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Julep Cup

Also called julep tin.

A metal cup, traditionally silver or pewter, that frosts on the outside when you pack it with crushed ice. It is the only proper way to serve a Mint Julep.

Capacity to the rim
455 ml
In ounces
15⅓ oz
Rim diameter
86 mm
Height
106 mm

Why This Glass

Metal plus crushed ice gives a thick layer of frost, and the drink stays bitingly cold in the Kentucky heat.

Tip

Hold it by the rim or base so your fingers don't melt the frost.

A Little History

Silver julep cups were prized in the American South in the 1800s and were often given as trophies.

Opaque Vessel

You can't see the liquid level through this one, so print the pour guide for a highball glass and measure there first.

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Cocktails Served in a Julep Cup