While pickles aren't for everyone, some people just love a bitter, tangy taste more than anything else. And if you're someone who would go so far to enjoy something called a pickleback - a shot of whisky followed by a shot of pickle juice - you're in luck, because one company is now selling pickle-flavoured ice lollies, just in time for the summer.

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And Van Holten’s Pickle-Ice is not just a "refreshing treat on a hot day", but can also be enjoyed as "an athletic supplement that helps rehydrate and prevent cramps". Can you believe our luck?

"Pickle juice is known to be loaded with essential minerals and electrolytes like sodium, potassium, calcium and magnesium that your body needs to perform at its peak. Van Holten’s Pickle Ice Freeze Pops can help you stay hydrated on a hot day," Van Holten’s continue on their website.

Remember this classic pickle commercial?

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And the reviews don't lie, as the lollies have garnered a solid four-star rating.

"My son bought these in a convenience store in South Florida. I was too scared to try one then, so I bought a few and brought them home to RI. I absolutely loved them! I found them here on Amazon, ordered a box of them and always keep them in my freezer. I for one, love the taste of pickle juice. I also get leg cramps after exercise, and this helps both the cramps and also to help me feel refreshed! Hard to explain, but they are absolutely refreshing!" wrote one happy customer.

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And another corroborated:

"My friend sent me a youtube video about these popsicles, and i was intrigued. I was at a bar drinking later that evening and decided after a few drinks that i needed to purchase them, lol. BEST DRUNK PURCHASE EVER!! They arrived yesterday and i can not even begin to tell you how much i love them. Cold, crisp and sour. The only thing that could possibly make these better is if they had a “SPICY” version. They taste just like pickles. [sic]"

I mean, who needs a soft serve after this?

Ladies and gentlemen, it's summer time, and I don't know about you, but I think there's nothing more refreshing on a scorching June afternoon than tucking into a jar of pickles. Mmmmm. Delicious.

But as the sun beats down on you and you desperately need that sweet, sour refreshment, who can be bothered with all of that chewing? Not me, that's for sure. So it's a blessing that if I want to just straight-up drink pickle juice, rather than spend all of that painstaking time juicing a pickle, I can just head to Amazon.

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That's right, Amazon is selling jugs of pickle juice by the gallon, and not only are people buying them, they're selling like hotcakes. Apparently. You people will buy anything, won't you?

Best Products pointed out that Amazon have started selling the jug for just $15 - and that's $15 for 128 servings of pickle juice. I mean, come on, that should last you all summer, shouldn't it? Produced by none other than Best Maid, those pickle juice aficionados, pickle juice does come (of course) with its long laundry list of health benefits.

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Pickle juice is great for hydrating yourself, keeping up their electrolyte levels, losing weight as well as alleviating those pesky muscle cramps. No wonder some of the great reviews on this product say that Best Maid pickle juice is "great for leg".

"Really great price. I bought this for my boyfriend who loves pickle juice. He hates actual pickles though. He said it was great. I wish they had 1/2 gallon size," says Nicole on Amazon, whose picky boyfriend can drink all the pickle juice his heart desires. "Usually drink from the jar. This is good to have on hand," adds SteveP, who now has one less thing to worry about in his life.

I mean, what more do I have to say, folks? If this hot summer weather has you in a bit of a pickle, get onto Amazon, and add this gallon of dill-icious juice to your basket, right now.

You know what? You might as well get two.

Pickles are annoyingly addictive for some - and no, we're not just talking about pregnant ladies!

Now, there's great news if you can't get enough of their bitter taste, but want an ample amount of sweetness in your life too, because gummy pickles are a reality and they taste just like the real thing!

Watch the trailer for vat19's gummy pickles below:

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The gummy pickles are manufactured by American curiosity company vat19, which is famed for its ability to turn just about anything into a gummy, including gummy pizza and gummy army men.

The pickle's product description reads: "Previously if you were a fan of brined cucumbers and delicious gummy goodness, snack-searching would put you in a real pickle. But with the Gummy Pickle, you get the best of both worlds."

This ice cream shop launched pickle-flavored gelato: 

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The product description continues: "This all-gummy 'vegetable' is flavored like a sour dill pickle with the chewy texture of gummy. While still slightly sweet, the predominantly pickle flavor and realistic appearance will trick your taste buds into thinking you plucked it right from the jar.

"If you're a pickle fan, you're sure to love this gummy treat - warts and all."

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The pickles have been created with the real thing in mind, according to vat19, and they are roughly the same size, with the addition of the bumps and stem that you'd find on any self-respecting pickle.

Described as "girthy gherkin", vat19 also promoted the product by writing, "When you've got a craving for the unique taste of a pickle, you won’t be satisfied with a simple slice or a spear; you want to dig your hand into the jar and pull out a whole one. That’s why the Gummy Pickle is made with substantial size.''

"Boasting over a quarter pound of solid gummy, the American-made candy is more than enough to sink your teeth into. And instead of a crisp crunch, your mouth will be greeted with soft and chewy gummy."

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Unfortunately, like many gummies, the gummy pickle isn't vegetarian.

The gummy pickle isn't the cheapest sweet treat on the market, but we think that it's worth it, and it will set you back $6.59 a pickle. However, it does come with free shipping within the US, where it is manufactured.

If this sounds like the pickle of your dreams, then the gummy is available to purchase here.

Pickles really are the best thing since sliced bread - quite literally considering some restaurants are now replacing bread with pickles to make these mouthwatering sandwiches.

We've come a long way since the days when  snacking on pickles was pretty much limited to eating them straight from the jar - along with the juice if you're a devoted enough fan of the brine-fermented snack.

Now, restaurants, cafes and even ice cream shops are jumping on the trend. In fact, Fabio's Gelato, a family-run dessert parlour in Hertfordshire, England, has started selling pickle sorbet and vanilla gelato - and they're sure to be a hit with customers.

This is how their pickle-flavoured gelato is made:

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While mixing something sweet with something so intrinsically savoury might seem like a disaster waiting to happen, it turns out Fabio's Gelato has firsthand experience in the success of unconventional ice cream flavours.

Fabio's Gelato has even made Guinness, Marmite and blue cheese flavoured ice-cream - and customers are loving the bizarre combinations.

"We are passionate about producing great tasting homemade artisan Gelato," the owners of Fabio's Gelato explain on their website. "​With over 500 flavours to date, we just love experimenting and creating something new if you can think of it we can make it!"

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"All of our Gelato is made in Hitchin using specialist machines as well as local ingredients where possible. To date, we have created over 500 ever-changing flavours of Gelato, Sorbets & Vegan Gelato.

Owners Fabio & Hannah fell in love with Gelato after a family holiday to Rome and decided to pursue their love of all things Gelato by attending a Gelato course at Reading University in 2013, this is when along with their dream, a lot of hard work and professional guidance Fabio's Gelato was born."

Lidl is now selling a chocolate orange flavored gin for £18.99.

The 23 fl oz Brecon Chocolate Orange Gin is being included in the budget supermarket's winter-themed Spirits Festival, along with a number of other mouthwatering spirits.

Lidl also includes this serving suggestion: ice and tonic water, garnish with cinnamon, and a twist of orange.

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The gin is also being sold on Amazon, which features the following product description:

"Rich velvety chocolate swirls around this gin. Powdery cocoa and silky vanilla succumb to zesty, sweet orange bursts and an unmistakeably full-bodied juniper, Dry cassia bark balanced with smooth fresh cream lingers in the mouth."

The product has received a number of positive reviews on Amazon.

One buyer said the beverage had a "very unique flavor and good gin, for a very reasonable price."

Another buyer simply referred to the item as a "great product!"

A third customer said the beverage was a "wonderful product at a brilliant price."

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However, not all of those who bought the chocolate orange flavored gin were impressed with it, with some suggesting it had a "lack of flavor".

One buyer simply wrote: "Not my most favorite."

Another added: "This was nice, but I like my gin with lemonade, for some reason it made the lemonade flat."

A third said: "I was full of enthusiasm and looking forward to this gin. Sadly I found it lacking in flavor, neither orangey or chocolatey. I've tried it with different and indeed no tonic, but still the same lack of flavor. Just tastes of alcohol."

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Related video - Want to improve your cocktail-making skills? Then try out this Pepsi Max Ginger Hot Toddy tutorial courtesy of Twisted:

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The range also includes the Anno Spiced Cranberry Gin (£19.99), with cranberry, zesty oranges, spicy cloves, and cassia flavors. It goes well with apple juice or tonic, according to Lidl.

And then there's also the Harborough Spirits Company Pear Drop Gin (£19.99). The gin is a specially distilled gin with flavors that include pear and juniper. According to the supermarket, it is served best with tonic or Prosecco.

The new spirits will be available in stores from November 3.