Sazerac

[ saz-uh-rak ]

Trademark.

1. a cocktail made with rye or bourbon, bitters, Pernod, and sugar, stirred or shaken with ice, strained and served with a twist of lemon rind.

sazerac

/ ˈsæzəˌræk /

noun

1. a mixed drink of whisky, Pernod, syrup, bitters, and lemon

Word History and Origins

Origin of Sazerac¹

C20: of uncertain origin

Example Sentences

There was the Sazerac, of course, in which the ingredients are stirred with ice to temper the burn of the high-proof rye and absinthe while melding the flavors.

From Scientific American

As the bans lifted, drinks like the Sazerac and Pastoral Wander reentered the modern bartender's wheelhouse of classic cocktails.

From Salon

If you've ever ordered a Sazerac, you might've noticed your bartender pour a quarter shot of absinthe into the glass, swish it around, and then dump the liquid into the sink.

From Salon

In January, a Chicago woman launched a class action against Sazerac, the company that bottles and manufactures products under the “Fireball” brand.

From Seattle Times

The Sazerac Company said on its website that the malt-based Fireball Cinnamon was 33 proof and that the Fireball Cinnamon Whisky was 66 proof.

From New York Times