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Sazerac

Sazerac

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

sazerac

noun

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

Sazerac

American

[saz-uh-rak] / ˈsæz əˌræk /

Trademark.

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 British

/ ˈsæzəˌræk /

noun

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

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of sazerac

C20: of uncertain origin

Example Sentences

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Brown-Forman rejected a $15 billion buyout offer from rival spirits maker Sazerac in May, The Wall Street Journal reported.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

Advisers for Brown-Forman informed Sazerac on Monday that the company was rejecting the $32-a-share cash offer.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

Privately held Sazerac has also approached Brown-Forman regarding a potential deal, according to reports.

From Barron's • Apr. 29, 2026

Sazerac declined to comment on the reported talks at the time.

From Barron's • Apr. 29, 2026

Sazerac, which has more than 525 brands, has expanded through buying and investing in companies.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

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