Rad 80s and 90s Candy that Shaped the Coglin’s Drink Menu
The 1980s and 90s had some epically rad candy that embraced what a sweet treat could be with elaborate rainbow-colored brands to strange flavor combinations. It was a time of great innovation and experimentation in the candy industry which resulted in some truly legendary and memorable candies and treats.
EPIC 1980s Candy
The 1980s saw the emergence of several popular candy brands and treats that continue to be enjoyed today. Some of the best candies from the 1980s…
Nerds: Tiny, tangy candies in a variety of flavors, first introduced in the mid-1980s.
Skittles: Chewy, fruit-flavored candies in a distinctive rainbow of colors, first introduced in the United States in 1982.
Starburst: Chewy, fruit-flavored candies with a soft center, first introduced in the 1960s and still popular today.
Big League Chew: Shredded bubble gum with a minor league feel, first created by the Portland Mavericks.
Runts: A 1982 sweet treat, Runts are essentially Sweetarts shaped into tiny fruit delicacies.
Bonkers: Made in the mid-1980s, Bonkers is a chewable rectangular-shaped candy filled with a tangy filling.
EPIC 1990s Candy
The 1990s continued to add to the above list of awesome candies with
Dunkaroos: A snack consisting of cookies and frosting, first introduced in the 1990s and recently re-released in the US.
Warheads: Sour candies in a variety of flavors, first introduced in the 1990s.
Airheads: Long, thin candies in a variety of flavors, first introduced in the 1980s.
Push Pops: Rolled-up lollipops in a variety of flavors, first introduced in the 1980s.
EPIC Coglin’s Drink Menu
The 80s and 90s candy love at Coglin’s extends into our drink menu vibe.
🤓 Nerds shooters made with Absolut Strawberry Vodka, lemonade and grenadine.
🍎 Apple Bonkers shooters made with Absolut Juice Apple and cranberry juice.
☀️ Capri Sun cocktail made with blueberry citrus rum, Blue Curacao and lemonade.
Stop by today to check out our drink menu and experience North Carolina’s BEST 80s and 90s Bar.
Coglin’s Retro Bar Wilmington
Located in Historic Downtown Wilmington, Coglin’s Retro Bar is a spacious second-floor bar with a roofless outdoor patio that overlooks Market and 2nd street. With a large dance floor and plenty of nostalgic neon decor, you can bust a groove to amazing music while drinking retro-inspired cocktails. Jazzercise Juice, anyone? Or maybe a Blue Lagoon Fish Bowl?
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Come dance the night away with incredible DJs and classic tunes at Coglin’s Retro Bar in Wilmington. One of North Carolina’s BEST 80’s and 90’s Bar — relive the glory days of the finest decades around and party like it’s 1999! For more information on Coglin’s pop culture vibe, check out the website at www.coglins.com or follow us on Facebook or Instagram.