Malört is the "unofficial shot" of DNC

Once described by comedian John Hodgeman as tasting of “pencil shavings and heartbreak,” Jeppson’s Malört is a polarizing wormwood and anise-flavored liqueur that’s kind of a secret handshake among Chicagoans. Originated and distilled in the city, its strong taste — with notes of rubber bands, licorice and grapefruit — makes it something of a rite passage among local drinkers. 

Now, as an estimated 50,000 people descend upon Chicago for the Democratic National Convention, Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker wants to share the local liqueur. Over the weekend, the governor posted a clip of his recent appearance on MSNBC’s “Inside with Jen Psaki” on social media with the caption: “Excited to announce Malort as the unofficial shot of the Democratic National Convention.”