Plain brewed coffee contains almost no calories, while coffee with dairy products, sugar, and other flavorings is much higher in calories. An espresso has 20 calories. A nonfat latte has 72, while a flavored one has 134.
JULEP
julep, mint julep
(noun) bourbon and sugar and mint over crushed ice
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
julep (plural juleps)
A refreshing drink flavored with aromatic herbs, especially mint, and sometimes alcohol.
(historical, medicine) A pleasant-tasting liquid medicine in which other nauseous medicines are taken.
Source: Wiktionary
Ju"lep, n. Etym: [F., fr. Sp. julepe, fr. Ar. & Per. julab, jullab, fr. Per. gulab rose water and julep; gul rose + ab water.]
1. A refreshing drink flavored with aromatic herbs; esp. (Med.),
Definition: a sweet, demulcent, acidulous, or mucilaginous mixture, used as a vehicle. Milton. Honey in woods, juleps in brooks. H. Vaughan.
2. A beverage composed of brandy, whisky, or some other spirituous liquor, with sugar, pounded ice, and sprigs of mint; -- called also mint julep. [U.S.]
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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