When it comes to choosing the perfect sweets for your pick-and-mix, it all comes down to taste. Your personal preferences won’t be exactly the same as the person next to you, but that is the joy of a pick-and-mix; it is just for you and can reflect exactly what you like best.
That being said, there are some classics that are worth considering for your pick-and-mix bag of sweets. We will list some all-time favorites and explain why they merit a spot in your mixed bag of sweets. Then, you can decide for yourself what you want to include. A variety of flavors and textures is recommended for the most fulfilling pick-and-mix selection.
1. Sour Jelly Beans
Let’s kick off the list with a classic. Although the word “sweets” suggests that all pick-and-mix options are predominantly sweet in flavor, one of the most popular choices of all is the sour jelly bean. In fact, so popular is this flavor that places such as Candy Obsession sweet shop have included similar sweets like raspberry slices, watermelon tarts, and rainbow belts in their pick-and-mix selection. Sour jelly beans are an all-time classic choice and one taste of this tart but sweet gummy will transport you back to your childhood.
Sour jelly beans or maybe try sour gummy worms, are an all-time classic choice and one taste of this tart but sweet gummy will transport you back to your childhood.
2. Marshmallows
Another classic choice is a marshmallow sweet. These sweeties have the benefits of being easy to chew and less messy than other kinds of sweet treats. Marshmallows will not leave as much residue on your hands – unless you take a lot of messy bites – and will not coat your teeth in the same sticky way that some more chewy sweets will. Moreover, their light flavor is pleasing and easy on the taste buds. You can even use marshmallows in baking recipes for their pleasing texture. Marshmallows are a solid and reliable option for a pick-and-mix.
3. Strawberry Laces
A favorite among school pupils and adults alike is the strawberry lace. These sweets are long and thin, giving them a very pleasing texture as you work your way down a lace. They are a convenient snack both for playground fun and office life. The only problem is that when your friends or colleagues see them, they will undoubtedly ask to share with you. If you love a fruity kick to your sweets, strawberry laces are for you.
4. Rhubarb Custards
An often overlooked hard-boiled sweet is the rhubarb custard. However, these delicious sweets deserve a place in your pick-and-mix for several reasons. First, they are delicious. The rhubarb side pierces a sharp contrast against the silky custard side of the sweet, giving the impression that you are eating a real rhubarb pie with custard on top. Moreover, their hard texture is a welcome contrast with the other chewy and fluffy sweets in your mix. Finally, hard-boiled sweets can help to reduce nausea or earache, so it is good to have some lying around.
5. Dolly Mixture
Perhaps one of the most iconic and loved sweet selections of all is the dolly mixture. These multi-colored fondant shapes and sugared jellies have light, fruity flavors and a range of textures. These British sweets are thought to be around 100 years old, so they have been delighting kids and adults alike for generations. Dolly mixture sweeties are versatile, as they can be eaten on their own, as part of a pick-and-mix, or placed on ice cream or cakes as a delicious and colorful topping.
6. Fruit Salads
Next on the list of all-time greats is the fruit salad confectionary. These raspberry and pineapple-flavored chews are produced in Spain but loved everywhere. One of the great things about fruit salad sweets is that they no longer contain gelatin, so they are suitable for vegetarians, unlike many other chewy sweeties. These sweets look like chewing gum, but they quickly dissolve into a mouth-watering edible chewy sweetie, leaving you wanting more. Unlike our next top pick, fruit salads are not bitter or sharp, so they go down a treat with people of all ages.
7. Raspberry Bonbons
This chewy delight also causes instant mouth-watering, but this time it is due to the sharp blue raspberry flavor. The raspberry bonbon is an all-time classic. While bonbons come in a range of great flavors, the blue raspberry variety stands out from the lot as the most popular and intense flavor of them all. This brightly-colored delight will stain your tongue blue, so prepare for some funny selfies once you have eaten a couple. Bonbons are another British staple and an iconic part of any pick-and-mix selection. If you are unsure what to add to the mix, you cannot go wrong with a blue raspberry bonbon.
8. Chocolate Mice
Last but certainly not least on our list of 8 top sweets for a pick-and-mix selection is chocolate mice. These delicacies are loved by everyone with a sweet tooth and come in both milk and white chocolate. Their crumbly, chocolatey texture complements their light, creamy taste. And with their humorous mouse shape, they serve as a great snack for children, as well as fun-loving adults. Chocolate always tastes better when it is in a different shape – just think of easter eggs and easter bunnies! So, complete your pick-and-mix selection with a few milk and white chocolate mice for the most fulfilling and diverse bag of sweeties possible.
And so concludes our ultimate guide to some of the most iconic pick-and-mix sweets of all time. We have explored the top 8 sweets for anyone with a sweet tooth and each of these sweeties has its own unique flavor, texture, and appearance that makes it so special. From sour jelly beans and fluffy marshmallows to zesty strawberry laces and sweet crumbly white chocolate mice, there is something for every sweetie lover in this mix. Hopefully, this list has inspired you to create the most iconic and delicious pick-and-mix of your life. You can order your pick-and-mix bag online to save you the hassle of hunting down all of your selections in person. Enjoy making your selections and eating your sweets!
No Comments