Jeppson's Malört Liqueur originated during the Prohibition in Chicago, made by Carl Jeppson. It is a distinctive Swedish-style wormwood liqueur with an intense bitter flavor.
For all the years I have been subjected to the ritual of its consumption, I have yet to determine if Malört is a citywide prank Chicagoans pull on its visitors, or if there is a genuine and affectionate love in the Windy City for a spirit this brutal and punishing.
