5. Black magic
Activated charcoal is the secret ingredient that is turning cocktails black at Reviver, the new cocktail bar at the Chicago Marriot Downtown Magnificent Mile. For one night only—Oct. 31—all cocktails will be served black, including A Modern Vieux, made with barrel-aged rye whiskey, apple brandy, bitters and that Chicago original, Jeppson’s Malort. Also turning black for one night only are some of Reviver’s signatures, such as O’Leary’s Lantern, a rye and Irish whiskey cocktail, and The Boss’ Blue Devil, made with gin and absinthe.