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Definition of sazerac

sazerac

/ˈsæzəræk/
saz · er · ac
Plural:sazeracs
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sazerac Lexical Profile

sazerac Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

American A classic New Orleans cocktail traditionally made with rye whiskey or cognac, Peychaud's Bitters, and sugar, served in a chilled glass rinsed with absinthe and garnished with a lemon peel.

Example

"At the historic French Quarter tavern, the bartender carefully rinsed the chilled glass with absinthe before pouring the Sazerac."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Named in the mid-19th century in New Orleans after Sazerac de Forge et Fils, a brand of French Cognac that originally served as the cocktail's base spirit before American rye whiskey became the standard.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Sazerac. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/sazerac
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