When flavored vodkas sprouted in the late 80s and 90s, tall crayon-hued fruit flavors dominated on backbars and liquor store shelves. Flash forward 30-plus years: expect fruit-toned spirits to return with a vengeance, say trend-watchers like Nielsen CGA, which tracks drinking habits at bars and restaurants, and Flavorman, which develops beverage flavors in its Willy Wonka-like Louisville laboratory.

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