Hits the Spot: These Adult-Only Gummy Bears Are Spiked With Your Favorite Dranks

(SPOT.ph) Ah, gummy bears. They're sweet, they're fun to chew on, and they let you fulfill the carnal desire of biting off a cute critter's head—what's not to love? It's easy to assume the candy is only for the younger set, but you can absolutely honor the cravings of your grownup self, too. These adult-only versions by local purveyor Googie might just do the trick, as they're spiked with alcohol to get you extra-merry mood.

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Here's where to get alcoholic gummy bears in Manila:

Googie makes alcoholic gummy bears, mostly with wine (note that these are not to be confused with British wine gums) and other liquors. Take your pick from the Yes Way Rosé with rosé wine, Chardon-yay! with white wine, You Had Me at Merlot with red wine; each jar goes for P350, or you can also get a gift set with three bottles of your choice for P1,000. On their limited-edition roster as of writing are also the Champagne Kisses (P800) with Moët & Chandon champagne; Do You Get Deja-Brew (P500) with coffee liqueur; and Purple Army with Grey Goose vodka, Blue Curacao, and Grenadine.

Adorable as these treats look with their teddy-bear form and glossy, translucent surface, they're actually spiked and can get you tipsy. Chow these down responsibly—but hey, it's all in good fun! Googie keeps mum on the exact amount of wine or other liquor used in their recipe, but shares in an exchange with SPOT.ph that each jar has "around a cup of wine with about 10% [alcohol by volume]." Notably, they're far less sweet than traditional gummies, but also tend to be jigglier and less firm (and can risk melting if exposed to heat); do keep them refrigerated before serving. 

The small business was established in December of 2022, by Ilare Saribong and Aira Lallave—two friends who are "very fond of sweets" and enjoy celebrating with friends. "At parties, [we] found that [our] friends love to drink but want to be more responsible about it: a sort of 'permissible indulgence,'" they explain. The two sought to fulfill that hankering—hence these alcoholic gummies that "give that sweet, boozy taste and experience without the overindulgence."

For orders and inquiries, check out Googie's Instagram page.

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