Swizzels Squashies Shooting Stars: Three Sour Flavours with a Soft Landing
There is a pleasing contradiction in Swizzels Squashies Shooting Stars: they look light-hearted, feel soft and foamy, then deliver a lively sour fruit flavour. The little stars have trailing tails, as a shooting star should, although these are much easier to catch. Open the bag and you get three unusual pairings: pink lemonade, peach and starfruit, and cola and lime.
For anyone who knows Squashies Sweets through the familiar Drumstick flavours, Shooting Stars offer a change of pace. They keep the squashable chew and bring a sharper, brighter selection of flavours to the bowl.
What flavours are in Shooting Stars Squashies?
Part of the fun is deciding which of the three deserves the next handful:
- Pink lemonade brings a bright, fruity tang with the familiar appeal of a summer drink.
- Peach and starfruit pairs a softer fruit flavour with something a little less expected.
- Cola and lime gives a sweet-shop favourite a citrus twist.
It is an assortment with genuine variety. One piece leans towards fruit, another towards citrus, and the next towards cola. The sourness ties them together without making every sweet taste alike. That matters in a sharing bag: choosing a favourite is half the entertainment, even if somebody else gets there first.
Soft Squashies texture, sharper flavour
Many sour sweets make their point with a hard shell or a heavy coating of tangy sugar. Shooting Stars take a softer approach. Their foamy chew lets the fruit flavours and sour edge arrive together, giving you something lively without losing the texture that makes Squashies distinctive.
That contrast makes them especially useful in a sweet selection. Put them beside firmer gummies or classic fruit chews and there is a reason to try a little of everything. Put them beside a creamy Squashies flavour and the difference becomes clearer still: same family, quite different personalities.
How do they compare with other Squashies?
If you like a smooth, mellow fruit sweet, Drumstick Strawberry & Cream Squashies are an appealing counterpoint. Cherry Cola Squashies share Shooting Stars’ playful take on a familiar drink flavour, but offer a sweeter, less citrus-led pairing. For more fruit with a tangy finish, try Sour Cherry & Apple Squashies.
Or browse the full Squashies range and pick your own contrast. A bowl containing Shooting Stars and a classic Drumstick flavour gives guests a proper choice, which is more generous than simply putting out twice as much of the same sweet.
Where Shooting Stars shine
- Film nights: A mix of three flavours keeps the bowl interesting long after the opening credits.
- Birthday parties: The star shapes bring colour and character to a sweet table.
- Sweet gifts: They are a good choice for someone who enjoys tangy fruit sweets and likes trying less familiar flavour combinations.
- Sharing with friends: Offer all three flavours and expect a spirited discussion about which one wins.
The 100g bag is easy to add to a selection of Swizzels Sweets. If you want to explore why the range has so many devoted fans, our guide to Swizzels Squashies covers their soft-chew appeal; the Swizzels page offers a broader look at the brand’s sweet-shop favourites.
A little more character in every handful
Shooting Stars succeed because the idea goes beyond the shape. Pink lemonade, peach and starfruit, and cola and lime give each piece a reason to be there, while the soft texture makes the sour flavours a pleasure to revisit. For a bright addition to your next sweet bowl, choose Swizzels Squashies Shooting Stars.