This refreshing summer Mountain Dew Baja Blast Mojito is the perfect combination of lime and rum with the iconic soda flavor of Baja Blast! It’s the perfect drink to beat the summer heat!
If you’ve ever had Mountain Dew Baja Blast, you’ll know that it’s a uniquely refreshing soda with tropical citrus flavor notes and hints of tart and herbal accents.
It’s a clean and incredibly thirst-quenching drink by itself, but for the summer, you’ll definitely want to turn it into this deliciously cold and refreshing Baja Blast Mojito!
But you’ll have to act quickly, because 2024 is the 20th anniversary of this iconic soda flavor – and the craze is is building up! To commemorate this major milestone, PepsiCo is shipping bottles and cans of this flavor all-year in 2024, in stores nationwide for the first time. After that – I believe you can only get this drink at Taco Bell restaurants, as a fountain drink.
Key Elements Of This Recipe
- Mtn Dew Baja Blast: The star ingredient in this mojito recipe. Make sure you pick up a few cans of this soda in 2024, before it disappears from retails stores!
- White Rum: The perfect liquor for this drink
The Ingredients for Baja Blast Mojito
- 1/2 can Mountain Dew Baja Blast
- 1 Lime (juiced)
- 2 ounces White Rum
- 3-4 Mint Leaves
- 1 teaspoon Agave Nectar
- Ice
The Equipment Needed
How To Make Baja Blast Mojito
In a large glass, combine your lime juice, agave nectar and mint leaves and gently muddle.
Afterwards, pour in the rum, and muddle some more.
In a separate glass, fill it about 2/3 way with ice and the Mountain Dew. Then add in your muddled lime juice mixture and give it all a gentle stir.
Garnish with a fresh lime wedge, and enjoy!
What Is So Special About Mountain Dew Baja Blast?
In 2004, the Baja blast flavor was released as an exclusive flavor for Taco Bell restaurants. Since then, this tropical citrus flavored drink has garnered so much popularity that PepsiCo decided to release it in stores for the first time ever, in 2024.
Here’s what JP Bittencourt, Vice President of Marketing at MTN DEW had to say about this event.
“MTN DEW BAJA BLAST has cemented its place as a fan-favorite flavor in pop culture and as a staple in countless Taco Bell orders, so we knew we had to celebrate its 20th anniversary in a big way. Nothing’s better than giving fans what they’ve asked for, with a few additional surprises to keep the celebration going all year long. Thank you to all the BAJA BLAST lovers over the last 20 years. Because of you, everyone nationwide can now buy the beloved flavor in-stores and as always, at Taco Bell, all year long and earn rewards while doing so… that’s a win-win.“
JP Bittencourt, Pepsico Press Release Jan 2, 2024
Where Can I Get Mountain Dew Baja Blast?
This iconic flavor should be available at your local grocery stores, in both can and bottle form. You can also get it on Amazon – try my link here: Mountain Dew Baja Blast.
Does Baja Blast Have Caffeine?
Yes – it does. But it only has about 54 mg of caffeine so it’s not as strong as an energy drink but slightly higher than the 41 mg contained in a can of Dr Pepper.
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 1/2 can Mountain Dew Baja Blast
- 1 Lime, (juiced)
- 2 oz White Rum
- 4 Mint Leaves
- 1 teaspoon Agave Nectar
- Ice
Instructions
How To Make Baja Blast Mojito
- In a large glass, combine your lime juice, agave nectar and mint leaves and gently muddle.
- Afterwards, pour in the rum, and muddle some more.
- In a separate glass, fill it about 2/3 way with ice and the Mountain Dew. Then add in your muddled lime juice mixture and give it all a gentle stir.
- Garnish with a fresh lime wedge, and enjoy!
Nutrition
*Nutritional information is just an estimate derived by an online calculation tool.
FAQ
What is so special about Mountain Dew Baja Blast?
In 2004, Mountain Dew Baja blast was released as an exclusive flavor for Taco Bell restaurants. Since then, this tropical citrus flavored drink has garnered so much popularity that PepsiCo decided to release it in stores for the first time ever, in 2024.
Where can I get Mountain Dew Baja Blast?
This iconic flavor should be available at your local grocery store in both can and bottle form.
Does baja blast have caffeine?
Yes – it does. But it only has about 54 mg of caffeine so it’s not as strong as an energy drink but slightly higher than the 41 mg contained in a can of Dr Pepper.
PJ
I love baja blast – it’s the best mountain dew flavor! And this mint mojito you made with it, delicious!
Umamiology
I think Baja Blast is the best mountain dew flavor as well!
Lubna
What an easy and refreshing summer drink. Truly flavourful
Umamiology
Glad you like it!
FARAH ABUMAIZAR
Absolutely something my kids would love! And so easy too! Can’t wait to try this refreshing mocktail out!
Umamiology
Yes, it’s such an easy cocktail to make!
Ned
Get out of freaking town with this! Our house is already a Mtn Dew fan so I had to make this for my wife. She then turned around and made them for girls night. I am basically a celebrity now with your amazing drink recipe! Thank you so much!
Umamiology
Glad you all loved this baja blast mojito!
Ann
This looks like such a fun drink to serve especially this summer. Thanks!
Umamiology
Yes, it’s a perfect summer drink!
Heather
Seriously delicious summer cocktail, love the herbaceous notes! It’s perfect for parties and was a total hit, thank you for the recipe inspiration! We loved them!
Umamiology
Glad you liked the recipe!
Paula
Always love the baja blast! This was a fantastic take on the favorite drink!
Umamiology
Yes, I love the baja blast and loved sharing this recipe!
Carla
This was such a hit for my cinco de mayo get together so had to come back to comment. Thanks for a great, easy drink recipe! I love fresh mint and this was the perfect cocktail!
Sabine
This was the first time I tried Mountain Dew in a cocktail and yumm, how nice was this. So tasty and refreshing!
Jamon
This is one of the best mountain dew baja blast cocktails I’ve ever seen. Makes me want to go and get a six pack of this tonight!
Sonja
This drink might be my new guilty pleasure. The combination of lime and mint in mojito is one of my all time favourites already, but the addition of the Mountain Dew Baja Blast is genius. Means I can enjoy it for much longer than a tiny Mojito.
Helen at the Lazy Gastronome
A tasty twist on a mojito! The Mountain Dew made it so refreshing!
nancy
SO Easy to make and super refreshing. I shared this with my girlfriends!
chara
I should try this recipe, I’m making this in the weekend. thanks
Gus
The Mountain Dew Baja Blast Mojito was a refreshing twist on a classic drink. The vibrant flavors blended perfectly, creating a unique and enjoyable beverage. The recipe was easy to follow, and the result was a hit with everyone. This will definitely be our go-to summer drink!
suja md
Absolutely delicious, thank you for this.
Justine
This was fantastic. The baja blast works SO WELL for a mojito!
Oscar
This Baja Blast Mojito is a hit! It’s refreshing, delicious, and perfect for beating the summer heat with its lime and rum flavors.
Elizabeth
I was skeptical, but this is GOOD! Not a big mountain dew fan but this drink has swayed me a little.
Leslie
This has all the right flavors for summer!
Jeremy
I hope baja blast sticks around in stores for another year…