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Sazerac

noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /ˈsæzəɹæk/

1

noun

Meaning 1

A cocktail made from whisky, Pernod or absinthe, bitters, and syrup.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: US

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2

noun

Meaning 2

Alternative form of Sazerac.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: alt-of, alternative

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3

noun

Meaning 3

a cocktail made with bourbon with bitters and Pernod and sugar served with lemon peel

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Broader terms: cocktail

History

Etymology

Named for the Sazerac de Forge et Fils brand of cognac that was its original prime ingredient.