What Flavors Go Best With S'mores? 10 Gourmet S'mores Ideas to Try

There's nothing wrong with a classic s'more.

Graham cracker. Chocolate. Toasted marshmallow.

It's one of those combinations that just works.

But here's a question worth asking:

What if your marshmallow doesn't have to be vanilla?

Once you start experimenting with flavored gourmet marshmallows, the possibilities get a lot more interesting. Chocolate, peanut butter, berries, citrus, watermelon, and even lemonade can completely change what a s'more tastes like.

And you don't necessarily need graham crackers and chocolate for every combination, either.

Some flavored marshmallows are better with fruit. Some are fantastic in coffee or hot chocolate. Others make an incredible dessert all by themselves.

At Pinkhat Marshmallows, we make a variety of gourmet marshmallow flavors, including fruity flavors like Sour Watermelon, Blueberry Haze, and Zesty Lemonade. Those flavors open up a whole different world of dessert combinations.

So grab your skewers. We're going beyond the basic s'more.

1. Chocolate Marshmallow + Chocolate = The Double Chocolate S'more

Let's start with the obvious one.

If you love chocolate, why stop at chocolate on the outside?

A chocolate gourmet marshmallow gives you chocolate flavor throughout the marshmallow itself. Add your favorite chocolate bar and graham crackers, toast everything over a fire, and you've essentially created a double-chocolate s'more.

You can take it even further with dark chocolate, chocolate cookies, or a drizzle of chocolate sauce.

This is the s'more for people who look at a dessert menu and immediately choose the chocolate option.

Best pairing: Chocolate marshmallow + milk or dark chocolate + graham cracker.

2. Peanut Butter Cup Marshmallow + Chocolate

Chocolate and peanut butter might be one of the greatest flavor combinations ever invented.

So naturally, they're fantastic in a s'more.

Try a Peanut Butter Cup Gourmet Marshmallow with a piece of chocolate and graham crackers. As the marshmallow warms, the peanut butter and chocolate flavors create a rich, candy-inspired s'more.

You could also add a thin layer of peanut butter to the graham cracker for the ultimate peanut butter chocolate s'more.

This one is dangerously good.

Best pairing: Peanut butter cup marshmallow + milk chocolate + graham crackers + peanut butter.

3. Blueberry Marshmallow + White Chocolate + Fresh Blueberries

Here's where things get interesting.

A fruity marshmallow doesn't necessarily need to be paired with the traditional chocolate-and-graham-cracker combination.

Take Blueberry Haze Marshmallows, for example. Pinkhat currently lists Blueberry Haze among its best-selling marshmallows. 

Try pairing one with white chocolate and fresh blueberries.

The creamy sweetness of white chocolate works beautifully with blueberry, while fresh berries add a little brightness and texture.

You could even skip the graham crackers and serve the toasted marshmallow with berries and melted white chocolate as a simple dessert.

Best pairing: Blueberry marshmallow + white chocolate + fresh blueberries.

4. Sour Watermelon Marshmallow + White Chocolate

Yes, we're going there.

Sour watermelon marshmallows aren't necessarily begging for a traditional s'more.

They're begging for something completely different.

Pinkhat's Sour Watermelon Gourmet Marshmallows are one of the site's current best sellers.

Try roasting one and pairing it with white chocolate.

The sweet, creamy white chocolate helps balance the tangy watermelon flavor. Add a little crushed graham cracker for crunch and you've got a sweet-and-sour s'more that tastes nothing like the traditional version.

This would be especially fun for a summer party.

Best pairing: Sour watermelon marshmallow + white chocolate + graham cracker crumbs.

5. Strawberry Marshmallow + Dark Chocolate + Fresh Strawberries

Strawberries and chocolate are already a classic dessert combination.

Put strawberry flavor into the marshmallow and things get even better.

Try a toasted strawberry marshmallow with dark chocolate and thinly sliced fresh strawberries.

The fruit adds freshness while the chocolate brings richness.

You could even turn this into a dessert board with strawberries, chocolate, graham crackers, and toasted gourmet marshmallows.

Fresh fruit is already a popular way to customize s'mores, with strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, peaches, and bananas among the fruits commonly suggested for s'mores bars.

Best pairing: Strawberry marshmallow + dark chocolate + fresh strawberries.

6. Zesty Lemonade Marshmallow + White Chocolate

This one isn't really a traditional s'more at all—and that's why I love it.

Pinkhat's Gourmet Zesty Lemonade Marshmallows are another current best seller.

Instead of pairing this marshmallow with milk chocolate, try white chocolate.

The creamy sweetness of white chocolate pairs naturally with a bright citrus flavor.

You can also add fresh berries, crushed shortbread cookies, or lemon zest.

And here's another idea:

Skip the s'more entirely.

Toast the lemonade marshmallow and serve it alongside a glass of iced tea or lemonade.

Now you've got a little summer dessert pairing.

Best pairing: Zesty lemonade marshmallow + white chocolate + strawberries or blueberries.

7. Orange Creamsicle Marshmallow + White Chocolate

Orange and chocolate have been hanging out together for a very long time, and there's a reason.

Try an orange creamsicle marshmallow with white chocolate and a little orange zest.

The vanilla and orange combination creates a creamy, citrusy dessert that feels more like an orange creamsicle than a traditional s'more.

You could also pair it with vanilla ice cream.

Toast the marshmallow, place it over a scoop of vanilla ice cream, and drizzle white chocolate over the top.

Now we're talking.

Best pairing: Orange creamsicle marshmallow + vanilla ice cream + white chocolate.

8. Blueberry Marshmallow + Lemonade

Not every combination needs chocolate.

In fact, fruity marshmallows can be fantastic with drinks.

Try a Blueberry Haze Marshmallow alongside a cold glass of lemonade.

Or put a small toasted marshmallow on a dessert skewer with blueberries and lemon slices.

The combination of blueberry and lemon is bright, fruity, and refreshing—especially during the warmer months.

You could even make a summer dessert board with blueberry marshmallows, fresh berries, lemon cookies, lemonade, and white chocolate.

Best pairing: Blueberry marshmallow + lemonade + fresh blueberries.

9. Sour Watermelon + Lemonade

Want something seriously fruity?

Try combining sour watermelon marshmallows with lemonade.

You've got sweet watermelon, tangy sour flavor, and bright citrus all in one combination.

This could make an especially fun addition to a summer party, birthday party, pool party, or outdoor dessert table.

And because the flavors are so different from traditional s'mores, it's a great way to introduce people to the idea of gourmet flavored marshmallows.

Best pairing: Sour watermelon marshmallow + lemonade + fresh watermelon.

10. Vanilla Marshmallow + Everything

Sometimes the classic really is the best.

A classic vanilla gourmet marshmallow is basically a blank canvas for whatever you're craving.

Use it with:

• Milk chocolate
• Dark chocolate
• White chocolate
• Peanut butter
• Nutella
• Caramel
• Strawberries
• Bananas
• Raspberries
• Cookies
• Brownies
• Ice cream

And, of course, the classic graham cracker.

Vanilla is especially good if you're putting together a DIY s'mores bar, because guests can customize it with different chocolates, fruits, cookies, sauces, and toppings.

You Don't Have to Make a Traditional S'more

This is probably the biggest takeaway.

When people hear "s'mores," they immediately think:

Graham cracker + chocolate + vanilla marshmallow.

But once you start using gourmet marshmallow flavors, you don't have to follow the rules.

A fruity marshmallow might be better with fresh fruit.

A chocolate marshmallow might be incredible with coffee.

A lemonade marshmallow might belong next to a glass of iced tea.

A peanut butter cup marshmallow might need absolutely nothing except a little chocolate.

That's what makes experimenting with unique s'mores ideas so much fun.

Gourmet S'mores in Cartersville, GA

If you're in Cartersville, Georgia, summer and fall are perfect times to experiment with gourmet s'mores.

Cartersville has plenty of opportunities for outdoor gatherings, family activities, festivals, and lake days. Red Top Mountain State Park is a particularly natural setting for an outdoor dessert spread, with Lake Allatoona access, picnic areas, trails, and camping.

Dellinger Park is another Cartersville gathering spot with picnic and recreation facilities, making it a fun place to think about family-friendly outdoor treats.

And if you're looking for Cartersville GA events, the local calendar regularly includes family and community events. Tellus Science Museum, for example, currently lists events including its September 26, 2026 Fall Fling and November's Scoutacular Science.

For a local business like Pinkhat Marshmallows, these kinds of gatherings are exactly why having unusual gourmet marshmallow flavors can be so much fun.

Imagine showing up to a family gathering with vanilla, chocolate, blueberry, lemonade, and sour watermelon marshmallows instead of one bag of ordinary marshmallows.

Which one do you think everyone is going to grab first?

Ready to Try a Different Kind of S'more?

The best thing about s'mores is that there really aren't many rules.

Try chocolate.

Try peanut butter.

Try blueberries.

Try lemonade.

Try watermelon.

Try white chocolate.

Or throw everything on the table and let everyone create their own combination.

The next time you're searching for what flavors go best with s'mores, don't limit yourself to the traditional chocolate, graham cracker, and vanilla marshmallow combination.

Start with the marshmallow.

Then build the dessert around it.

That's where things get deliciously interesting.

Explore Pinkhat Marshmallows

Browse the Pinkhat Marshmallows gourmet marshmallow collection to see the current selection of made-to-order flavors, including fruity, chocolate, vanilla, and seasonal marshmallows. The site currently features Gourmet Zesty Lemonade, Blueberry Haze, and Sour Watermelon among its best sellers.