 Artemisia absinthium is used to make bäsk and other liquors | |
| Type | Liquor |
|---|---|
| Country of origin | Sweden |
| Ingredients | Wormwood |
Bäsk is a Swedish-style liquor flavored with wormwood ("malört" in Swedish) or anise.[1] Sweden is one of the few countries that has never banned absinthe or other wormwood-flavored liquors. Bäsk is an old alternative spelling of the word besk which means "bitter".
In the United States, the Chicago-based brand Jeppson's Malört is one of the most well-known versions of the liquor.[2]
Bäsk is said to be good for digestion,[3] and therefore is traditionally associated with fatty foods.
See also
References
- ↑ "Get your wormwood on: Jeppson's Malört returns to Chicago". Chicago Sun-Times. 2018-12-02. Retrieved 2023-08-28.
- ↑ Greszes, Sam (2016-08-22). "Malort: Sin Against God OR Actually, Kinda Good?". Thrillist. Retrieved 2023-08-28.
- ↑ Spina, Matthew (2022-10-19). "Chicago's Malört Liquor Is Famous For All The Wrong Reasons". Tasting Table. Retrieved 2023-08-28.
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