Peeps Bubble Gum and Sweet Lemonade

Peeps Bubble Gum and Sweet Lemonade

Peeps are a Easter special, coming around every Spring to fill your mouth with sugary, marshmallowy goodness. Over the years I've grown accustomed to the yellow, pink and purple varieties, and the random shapes used throughout the year for different holidays, but last week I was surprised by a new batch of flavors: a bubble gum and a sweet lemonade.

"Hey, anybody see Pete? He was here just a minute ago..."

First, the bubble gum. Out of this world. A totally new take on Peeps and a flavor befitting of the overly sugary Peep candy. They border on addictive and within minutes the 10 that I purchased have been eviscerated. The combination of Peeps consistency and a totally new flavor is just what the brand needed. The insides of these guys are even pink, which just adds to the appeal. In tasting them, I begin to think a cotton candy flavor might be great as well. But these are an A+, and easy purchase it you see them, and something you'll hope starts making a seasonal appearance.

Little lemonade sugar freckles get eaten one by one

The Sweet Lemonade doesn't disappoint but it doesn't compare to the bubble gum. That is not saying it isn't wonderful, and they actually taste like Peeps sprinkled with slightly sour lemonade sugar, but they're not addictive. The hang on the lips though and give you that different experience a new flavor should. Something interesting about the label, it bears the name of Alexis Lemonade Stand and my first reaction is to think that the flavor is borrowed from some well established lemonade franchise. The truth is that it is a foundation battling childhood cancer and Peeps is donating money annually to the foundation because we continue to support and buy Peeps. Well, if the new flavor alone wasn't reason enough, this just makes buying some late Spring Peeps a must next time you're in the store.

I don't have to tell the Peep fans to try these, you probably already have, but for those who like an occasional Peep these are worth a go, so get 'em if ya' see 'em.