The Jinjer
Where: Jin Ju, 5203 N. Clark St. 773-334-6377.
How much: $7
Details: Ever had soju? This hip Andersonville restaurant specializes in cocktails made with the vodka-like Korean liquor made from sweet potatoes. Our favorite gets a splash of ginger eau de vie.
Saketini
Where: Hey Sushi, 2630 N. Clark St. 773-248-3900.
How much: $8 ($6 on Fridays)
Details: The name says it all–a combination of sake and vodka, garnished with a cucumber slice.
Michelada
Where: Platiyo, 3313 N. Clark St. 773-477-6700.
How much: $4.75
Details: This blend of lime juice, salt and Dos Equis, served in a chili powder-rimmed glass, is surprisingly refreshing.
Ice and Easy
Where: Sugar, 108 W. Kinzie St.
312-822-9999.
How much: $16
Details: Embrace the chilly weather with this mix of Inniskillin ice wine–made from frozen grapes–and Vox vodka, garnished with a frozen grape.
The Lava Lamp
Where: Technicolor, 3210 N. Lincoln Ave. 773-665-2111.
How much: $8.50
Details: Bartenders drizzle honey down the sides of a martini glass, then fill it with a mix of Stoli Vanil, Phillips Cherry UV vodka, a splash of grenadine and lime juice.
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