Bäsk is a Swedish liquor flavored with wormwood, also known as malört in Swedish. The name comes from the Swedish word for bitter, and it has an alcohol content typical of liqueurs.
How it is made
Bäsk is flavored with wormwood, which gives it its distinctive bitter taste. In Sweden, Bäska droppar by O.P. Anderson Distillery is the most popular brand, while in the United States, Jeppson's Malört is a well-known version.
How it is served
Traditionally, Bäsk is served warm and is believed to aid digestion, making it commonly associated with fatty foods. It is typically consumed neat without mixers.
Well-known brands
- Jeppson's Malört (United States)