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Sazerac · 05-09-2001, 03:47 PM

Sazerac

is the name of a cocktail fashionable in New Orleans from the 1800's to the present day. It was originally made of brandy, absinthe, and a dash of bitters. Later, Anisette was substituted for the absinthe, since absinthe was roundly outlawed as a dangerous hallucinogen (wormwood). You can find out more about the history of Sazerac at http://www.sazerac.com/history.html . Sazerac is also a type of New Orleans jazz that differs from Dixieland. It was popularized in the pop culture of the late 40's through the 60's with such names as Frank Sinatra and Bobby Darin.

I chose the name because I have a strong affinity for Louisiana, especially New Orleans, and because "Sazerac" is a great wizard-sounding name. I also like the cocktail as well, and I love jazz. Also: I'm a veteran Wizardry player, and in classic Wizardry, names were limited to a total of seven characters: hence, "Sazerac" has long been used by me for my foremost wizard character.

It's also hard to find other "Sazerac" names out on the 'Net! It's unique, and it has a story behind it.

Good thread!

05-09-2001, 03:47 PM	#9
Sazerac Ironworks Moderator Join Date: January 7, 2001 Location: Monroe, LA Age: 61 Posts: 7,387	Sazerac is the name of a cocktail fashionable in New Orleans from the 1800's to the present day. It was originally made of brandy, absinthe, and a dash of bitters. Later, Anisette was substituted for the absinthe, since absinthe was roundly outlawed as a dangerous hallucinogen (wormwood). You can find out more about the history of Sazerac at http://www.sazerac.com/history.html . Sazerac is also a type of New Orleans jazz that differs from Dixieland. It was popularized in the pop culture of the late 40's through the 60's with such names as Frank Sinatra and Bobby Darin. I chose the name because I have a strong affinity for Louisiana, especially New Orleans, and because "Sazerac" is a great wizard-sounding name. I also like the cocktail as well, and I love jazz. Also: I'm a veteran Wizardry player, and in classic Wizardry, names were limited to a total of seven characters: hence, "Sazerac" has long been used by me for my foremost wizard character. It's also hard to find other "Sazerac" names out on the 'Net! It's unique, and it has a story behind it. Good thread!