There was a store in Brant Rock that my Dad would take me to. They had everything, it was a little general store, but what interested me the most was the huge selection of penny candy. You would take a small plastic bucket and wander up and down the aisle carefully selecting your favorites. I always headed directly for the Mint Juleps.

The lightly minty taste, the long lasting chewy goodness. To me it was the perfect way to spend a penny. I knew I would be enjoying that one Mint Julep for what seemed like forever in 'kid time.' ~ Maxx form Mass.

Mint Juleps were my favorite candy growing up on Long Island (NY). I remember buying them every time I went to the local movie theatre (during the sixties). A pack of about six to eight candies (I can't remember the exact amount) cost a nickel at the Woolworth's store, which was a penny less than they sold them at the movie theatre.

The candies would last a long time so you could eat them throughout the movie (which by the way cost fifty cents at that time). I somehow remember them coming in a waxy wrapping rather than clear plastic, but they certainly tasted great!! Banana splits were my second favorite, yet I rarely bought them if Mint juleps were available!! Although not great on the teeth, I'm happy to see they brought them back! Now if only they could bring back the Hollywood Candy Bar!!! Thanks for listening!! ~ Jeff from New York