Remember when draft handles were reserved for beer? Forget those days. The past few years have seen a tidal wave of taps filled with a whole slew of new spirits and libations, from Fernet and Malort to composed cocktails and even nourishing nut milks.

Did you know that Chicago is filled with restaurants and bars chock full of cocktail nostalgia, from Tang mimosas to homages to Orange Julius? Here’s where to remember the good ol’ days.

When Mercadito opened in River North a few years ago, it was met with a good bit of trepidation from anyone besides the River North barflies. Would it be just another soulless barstaurant with overpriced cocktails tailored to satiate the needs of bar-hoppers? Or does it have some legitimacy? With locations in Miami and New York, Mercadito already had a bit of a party-friendly reputation, so the hesitation was warranted. But over the years, Mercadito has spawned a myriad of spin-off concepts throughout the city, making it a restaurant sensation worth paying attention to. Let’s take a look why.