When I was a kid, my parents were very careful about my caffeine intake. I was fairly hyperactive under the best of circ*mstances, so adding a stimulant to the mix was not a good idea. I wasn’t allowed to have coffee flavored ice cream. If I begged and pleaded to have some Coca-Cola because my cousins were drinking it, my mom would sneak off and water it down so I wouldn’t be too high-energy. And yet, for some reason, the fact that Mountain Dew (as it was then called) had a tremendous amount of caffeine completely eluded them. So I’d be bouncing off the wall after a friend’s birthday party or trip to a mall food court and my parents would have no idea why. Eventually they got wise, but by then it was too late. Mountain Dew had made a fan for life.
And for those of us who do the Dew, there is perhaps no Mtn Dew flavor more sacrosanct than Mtn Dew Baja Blast, originally sold exclusively at Taco Bell. If you’ve never tasted this particularly delicious beverage—or even if you have—you might be wondering, “What flavor is Baja Blast?” In short, it is classic Mtn Dew mixed with lime flavor. To get more granular, the ingredients list is “Carbonated water, high fructose corn syrup, citric acid, natural and artificial flavor, caffeine, sodium benzoate (P), sodium citrate, gum arabic, calcium disodium EDTA (PF), yellow #5, blue #1.” Or, to put it in PepsiCo adspeak, “The exhilarating taste of DEW combined with a blast of tropical lime.”
Since it first appeared on the scene in 2004, Baja Blast has exploded in popularity. Now, Taco Bell knows a good thing when they’ve got it (see also their Doritos Locos tacos) so they’ve expanded to a number of different Baja Blast flavors and varieties. These include the citrus punch-flavored Sangrita Blast, Mango Gem, and pineapple-flavored Caribbean Splash, plus a frozen slushy variety and an alcoholic version. And while there may be nothing that pairs more perfectly with a Baja Blast than a Crunch Wrap or a cheesy bean and rice burrito, if you’re averse to going to Taco Bell for some strange reason or there’s just not one in your area, PepsiCo frequently brings Baja Blast to store shelves during the summer. So keep on the look out!
Finally, if you need some Baja Blast right this single second and want to make your own version, the folks at the bizarre nightmare factory that is WikiHow have obliged with a recipe that simply involves mixing regular Mtn Dew with blue Gatorade. I haven’t personally tried this concoction so I can’t speak to its accuracy. And if you want to get particularly hedonistic, they also have a recipe for a Baja Blast flavored ice cream. I likewise cannot speak to this delicacy’s flavor profile, though I have a hunch it’s rather gross. Prove me wrong, readers!
Now that you know everything about this Mtn Dew variety, go out there and have a Baja Blast!
FAQs
Some sources say Baja Blast is regular Mountain Dew spiked with lime. The official word comes from PepsiCo, which says it is a "cult favorite" with a "legendary Tropical Lime flavor," which would explain the tropical-beach-ideation-producing "Baja" in the drink's title.
What flavor is Baja Flash Mountain Dew? ›
Its tagline was "DEW with a Blast of Natural & Artificial Pineapple Coconut Flavor."
What is the actual flavor of Mountain Dew? ›
Original Mountain Dew is a citrus-flavored soda. The soft drink is unique because it includes a small amount of orange juice.
Is Baja Blast just Mountain Dew with Blue Powerade? ›
Internet lore says it does, with one Reddit post from the 20-teens insisting the secret formula is 85% Mountain Dew to 15% blue Powerade (berry flavor isn't specified, but Mountain Berry Blast and Zero Mixed Berry are the only blue hues in the current Powerade lineup).
Is Baja Blast green or blue? ›
Baja Blast is a Mexican-inspired Tropical Lime flavor of Mountain Dew and is an ocean-like teal in color.
What is Baja Blast flavored as? ›
Mountain Dew Baja Blast is a tropical lime-flavored soft drink created for Taco Bell restaurants. Since the original flavor's launch in 2004, the Baja Blast brand has since expanded to include new flavors, alcoholic beverages, and energy drinks, as well as merchandise.
What's the difference between Baja Blast and regular Mountain Dew? ›
Some sources say Baja Blast is regular Mountain Dew spiked with lime. The official word comes from PepsiCo, which says it is a "cult favorite" with a "legendary Tropical Lime flavor," which would explain the tropical-beach-ideation-producing "Baja" in the drink's title.
What is a good substitute for Baja Blast? ›
Make your own Baja Blast at home with this easy copycat recipe. Mix together Powerade, Mountain Dew, and lemonade for a refreshing DIY version of the popular drink.
What is the co*ke version of Mountain Dew? ›
Early years. Surge was first formally unveiled by Coca-Cola on December 16, 1996. Prior to production, its original whitepaper name was "MDK," or "Mountain Dew Killer", as it was developed to converge with Mello Yello as a means of slowing Mountain Dew growth.
What flavor is blue Mtn Dew? ›
Mountain Dew Voltage is a variant of the carbonated soft drink Mountain Dew. It is a blue raspberry/citrus flavor with ginseng and was introduced in 2008.
Easy peasy. Just grab some crushed ice, some cool blue Gatorade, a little bit of that trailer park tequila, and some Sprite. Add some Jim Beam peach and you got Baja Blast at home.
What color is Mtn Dew Baja Blast? ›
During Sunday's Super Bowl, a commercial for Baja Blast, the mystery-citrus-flavored, turquoise-hued Mountain Dew variety, featured one of the evening's better examples of celebrity casting.
What is the Taco Bell Mountain Dew flavor? ›
Baja Blast was first introduced at Taco Bell in 2004 as a fast-food rarity, a soda flavor exclusive to one chain of restaurants. That soda-fountain-only monopoly ended in 2014 when Mtn Dew finally hit store shelves in cans and bottles for the first time, although only as limited releases over the years.
What flavor is Mountain Dew Baja Gold? ›
Baja Gold was a Pineapple flavor of Mountain Dew and had a yellow look, having a comparable tasting flavor and color to that of Maui Burst. While Maui Burst tends to shift to a more natural Pineapple flavor, Baja Gold tends to lean toward the more artificial Pineapple flavor.
Is Mountain Dew launching a hot sauce that tastes like Baja Blast? ›
It's the soda brand's first-ever hot sauce. Love to keep things spicy? Mountain Dew has something special for you. Just in time for National Hot Sauce Day, Mountain Dew is dropping its first-ever hot sauce, known as Mtn Dew Baja Blast.
