Absinthe Gummi Bears - Tailors Candies are 85% Absinthe

Absinthe has long been known for its taboo qualities, and since a legal version without hallucinogenic properties has been released on the market, so have a range of other absinthe-inspired products including Absinthe Gummi Bears.

“You’ll mostly taste licorice—it’s really the anise in the absinthe—but this gummi is smarter (and boozier) than the av-e-rage bear,” UrbanDaddy.com says. “It’s 85% absinthe, with just a touch of gelatin and sugar added to keep things solid.

“Of course, moderation is crucial, so rather than giving you a sack full of the bears, Tailor gives you a single Paddington, perched on a spoon alongside a cup of espresso. (That also means you won’t have to ask for the bear; just order an espresso.)”

Paired with a dark accompaniment like espresso, the vibrant apple-green offers a popping contrast of visual delight.

The green fairy candies available at the in-house candy shop at Tailor in New York.

Although they suck in comparison to the gummi bears, there are also Absinthe Lollipops on the market:

Absinthe Lollipop - Lollyphile Puts the Green Fairy on a Stick (GALLERY)

Candy isn’t just for kids; in fact, Lollyphile’s lollipops are made with real absinthe, so you probably wouldn’t want your little ones anywhere near them. The San Francisco company has been overwhelmed at the popularity of these anise flavored little suckers. Their mildly taboo nature makes them a… [More]