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The Trend Report

by Stellene Volandes, published on 03/30/2010

Ever since absinthe made its legal comeback last year, it’s been the speakeasies’ spirit of choice. Now the acid-green and sometimes colorless anise-flavored liquor known for turning bohemians stark raving mad is available in lollipop form. Illicit? Hardly—the alcohol is removed in the candymaking process. But we’re hooked anyway. Four for $10; lollyphile.com

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