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The iconic spirit of Chicago is Jeppson’s Malört, but it’s actually made in Florida! Along with Violet Hour bartender Robby

Haynes, local craft distillery Letherbee introduced their own version of Malört (which is slightly sweeter and much less face-puckering) this year, but after a trademark dispute, changed the name to Bësk (a generic name for a wormwood spirit). $34.99, Binny’s locations citywide; Letherbee.com — A.T.