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Monica Buck

Original purpose: Satisfying your sweet tooth.
Aha! use: Stirring cocktails. Look for traditional lollipops in colors that complement your drinks. Lime-flavored stirrers give vodka tonics an extra burst of flavor.
Reward: Inner-child twist to a grown-up beverage (and fodder for cocktail-party small talk).

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