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10 Things You Need To Soak In Alcohol That Aren't Gummy Bears

So much better than taking a shot.

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Ethan Calbrese

They say candy is dandy, but liquor is quicker...so why not both? Vodka-soaked gummy bears are tried and true, but we think it's time for them to retire. Here are ten fresh new ideas to try at your next party or pre-game (Please eat responsibly.)

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Don't forget to pin it for later!

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If you like piña coladas...then soaked diced pineapple in coconut rum.

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Liquorice ropes are a childhood staple. Carry them into adulthood by bathing them in a fruity-flavored vodka, like kiwi strawberry. If you're feeling really festive, go for the pull-apart ropes.

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This is what happens when the best fall snack meets happy hour. The upside of this combo is that you get the great taste of your favorite fall treat, without all the caramel stuck to your teeth. Win, win.

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To be completely honest, Sour Patch watermelon gummies could stand to be a bit more sour...so jack them up in a sour watermelon vodka. Trust us, you will be drunk in love.

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Tastes like a warm summer night...literally. Throw on a dash of salt and a squeeze of lime juice to give the tequila that classic kick.

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You've heard of moonshine cherries, but you need to try them in spiced rum. Tart + spicy = amazing.

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Swedish fish are arguably the best candy in the game, therefore, they just might be the best alcohol-infused snack on this list. You could soak them in plain vodka and they'd probably still taste good, but we highly recommend this deliciously sweet strawberry sorbet flavor.

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We would have told you to soak a stick of Big Red gum in Fireball, but gum might just dissolve. So we thought of the next best thing—a juicy, red apple.

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Strawberries and whipped cream are like the dessert version of PB & J, so naturally, strawberries and whipped cream flavored vodka are meant to be.

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Break this one out at your holiday parties (No, Thanksgiving night is not too early). Warning: eating too many of these could land you on the naughty list.

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