What it is
Little wax bottles filled with fruit syrup. Bite off the top, drink the syrup, then chew the wax like gum (but do not swallow it).
The story
- early 1900s: first made. The first maker is not recorded in our sources.
Fun facts
- The name joins their old price, a nickel, with "nips", the tiny liquor bottles they look like.
- The wax is food grade but meant for chewing, not swallowing.
Are Nik-L-Nip wax bottles still made?
Yes. Nik-L-Nip wax bottles are still made, by Tootsie Roll Industries. Look for it at candy shops that stock old-fashioned candy, or search for Nik-L-Nip wax bottles on Amazon.
If you like Nik-L-Nip wax bottles
- Candy cigarettes (late 1800s): Chalky sugar sticks, gum or chocolate wrapped to look like cigarettes.
- Fun Dip (1940s): Flavored sugar powder in pouches with two candy sticks, the Lik-A-Stix, for dipping.
- Wax lips (mid-1900s): Big red lips molded from flavored wax.
- Candy necklace (1958): Little pastel candy rings strung on elastic to wear and nibble.
See every candy from the 1900s or all novelty candy.
Frequently asked questions
When did Nik-L-Nip wax bottles come out?
Nik-L-Nip wax bottles were first made in the early 1900s. The first maker is not recorded.
Who makes Nik-L-Nip wax bottles now?
Tootsie Roll Industries.
Are Nik-L-Nip wax bottles discontinued?
No. Nik-L-Nip wax bottles are still made by Tootsie Roll Industries.
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Sources
Checked October 22, 2026. Nik-L-Nip wax bottles is a trademark of its owner; this page is not connected to the maker. How we check our facts.
