Now you can "taste the rainbow" in a whole new way thanks to Skittles Singles. Spotted at the recent Sweets & Snacks Expo in Chicago, these sweet new drink mixes are perfect for cooling down on hot summer days.
Skittles Singles are essentially single serve tubes of flavored powder that you add to water to create Skittles-flavored drinks. The drink mixes are low in calories, contain zero sugar, and come in four different Skittles flavors: Strawberry, Orange, Green Apple, and Grape. As the tagline of the box reads: "Drink the rainbow, taste the rainbow."
While it's unclear exactly when the new Skittles Singles will drop, the drink mixes offer a fun way to stay hydrated this summer.
Candy-Flavored Drink Mixes
Skittles Singles Turn Water into All the Colors of the Rainbow
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