How Do You Flavor A Vodka Called 'Chicago'? Absolut's new vodka features crowd-sourced artwork. Hide caption itoggle caption Absolut, the Swedish vodka maker, is marketing a new drink — some purists will never deem it truly vodka — called Absolut Chicago. They describe its taste as "rich and aromatic with intriguing herbal notes of rosemary and thyme in a harmonious blend," which sounds more like Simon and Garfunkel than Chicago. No one can put all the flavors of one of the most diverse cities in the world into a bottle. Rosemary and thyme are fine, subtle flavors, but a little tame.
A sprig of Mexican epazote A stem from a Sicilian olive tree A sprinkle of Indian cardamom seeds A spritz of char from a grilled Polish sausage A shake of celery salt from a kosher Chicago dog A speckle of Greek anise seeds And Chinese five-spice powder I'd dye the vodka green, like the Chicago River on St. And maybe a thumbprint from Roger Ebert. But would even that capture Chicago's flavor? This week Gov. WBEZ | Chicago Public Media. Home | WBEZ 91.5 Chicago. Curious City. 35 Important Things Only Chicagoans Will Understand. 1. It’s not called the Windy City because of the weather. It’s because of the politics. However, on a really cold day, you won’t care about the difference. 2. In the winter, it’s not worth it to go anywhere that’s more than five blocks from your house.
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