It’s time to start prepping your home for summer gatherings. Whether you’re hosting a daytime pool party or epic backyard barbecue, your get-togethers will be elevated with stylish home decor such as Marshall’s dupe of Anthropologie’s Icon juice glasses or Target’s latest cocktail candles.
These cute, $5 candles are reminiscent of martini and aperol spritz cocktails, and would make a fun addition to your kitchen, bar cart, or even a summer-y tablescape.
These products have been gaining popularity on TikTok within the last few weeks, as users are smitten with the candles’ fun and kitschy designs. We break down everything you need to know about these unique and affordable candles, including what TikTokers are saying about it online as well as exactly how you can get your hands on some.
TikTokers Love Target’s $5 Cocktail Candles
“The cutest candle and it smells so good,” content creator @gracehoude captioned the video. The two-wick candle offers a floral, lemon and olive scent and can burn for up to eight hours.
TikToker @EverydayStevens, who recently purchased the martini candle, echoed @gracehoude’s sentiments, replying to a comment describing the candle as “Soooo good and smells amazing lol.”
@gabriellamasseran, who bought both the martini and Al Fresco Spritz candles, said “I don’t know how these candles haven’t gone viral.” The Al Fresco Spritz candle, which features a gorgeous, bright orange hue, consists of floral, fruit, citrus and berry notes and has a burn time of up to 20 hours.
Exactly Where to Locate Target’s Cocktail Candles
Target’s cocktail candles, unfortunately, are only available in-store. According to TikTokers, you can find the candles in the retailer’s dollar section, but they are in limited stock, so we recommend heading to the store ASAP to snag yours.
Due to the fact that Target’s dollar section can be on the messier side sometimes, it’s advisable to ask an employee if you can’t locate the candles at first. That employee may know exactly where it is in the store, or if it’s out of stock, they may have knowledge as to when it’ll be restocked.
If your trip to your local Target wasn’t successful, try looking for the candle at other nearby stores in your area, if you’re able. You can also keep tabs on the candle by saving the product’s webpage and just keep refreshing. Who knows, the candle may come in stock online.
Shop Target’s Cocktail Candles
Here’s where you can find the candles online. Although both of the cocktail candles are out of stock online and marked as “available in-store only”, they could come in stock online (you never know!). And if they do, know that we have a 2% cash back offer available at Target from now until the end of July.
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Mellow Martini Cocktail Glass Candle

Price: $5 at Target
Al Fresco Spritz Cocktail Glass Candle

Price: $5 at Target
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