Are they bringing back Baja Blast?

Q: Why is Baja Blast so hard to find?

Drink shortages occurred in 2021 In 2021, Baja Blasts popularity became too much for Taco Bell. The company was one of many to be hit by supply chain issues during the second year of the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, Taco Bell customers reported a Mountain Dew Baja Blast drink shortage.

Just in time for hot summer days, MTN DEW® announced that it’s reviving the highly-praised Baja Blast flavors for a limited time. Kicking off the Summer of Baja, original Baja Blast and Baja Blast Zero Sugar versions are returning, along with some brand new options.

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In tune with the summer theme, two new tropical flavors are now being introduced: Baja Mango Gem and Baja Gold, a refreshing pineapple taste. Along with these new additions, MTN DEW® will also be launching their first-ever Baja Blast energy drink, elevated with citicoline, caffeine, and zero added sugar.

To celebrate the comeback of a fan favorite, MTN DEW® is also hosting a sweepstakes — Lost Treasures of Baja Island. You can enter at TreasuresOfBajaIsland.com for a chance at a daily prize of $1000 and an exclusive never before released MTN DEW Baja Blast flavor.

These new summer drinks are available for a select time at all major retailers and convenience stores nationwide. Baja Blast beverages are also offered year-round at Taco Bell.

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Some fun news for Mountain Dew fans who are obsessed with a specific flavor as MTN DEW Baja Blast will be making a return to stores soon! The popular Taco Bell-exclusive flavor will be returning, but not just the normal flavor as they will also have it in Zero and Energy form. Along with some options as you'll also be able to get it in two other flavors with Gem (Orange) and Gold (Lemon). On top of this, they will also be holding a special sweepstakes in which you can win a canned Grape flavor called Deep Dive which won't be sold in stores. The flavors will only be available for a limited time, and while they didn't put an official date on it, the fact that it's being promoted as a summer drink would suggest we probably won't see it past September. Here's more info on the flavors and the contest.

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The original MTN DEW Baja Blast and Baja Blast Zero Sugar are returning to stores this summer and they'll be joined by two new tropical flavors: Baja Mango Gem and Baja Gold, a tropical pineapple flavor. For the first time ever, there will be an energy drink with the Baja Blast flavor. MTN DEW Energy Baja Blast has all the flavor of the original Baja Blast in addition to the added benefits of citicoline, zinc and caffeine, which provide a jolt of energy and a boost to mental clarity, with zero added sugar. In addition to the return of Baja and the new products, fans can enter the Lost Treasures of Baja Island Sweepstakes at TreasuresOfBajaIsland.com. The grand prize? MTN DEW Baja Deep Dive, an exclusive never before released Baja flavor. This Summer's selection of MTN DEW Baja Blast flavors and MTN DEW Energy Baja Blast are available at all major retailers and convenience store locations nationwide for a limited time only. MTN DEW Baja Blast is also available year-round from the fountain at Taco Bell.

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Fans can enter the sweepstakes by entering one of the under-cap codes on participating Baja flavors for a chance to win one daily prize of $1,000. Fans who want a chance at the grand prize – MTN DEW Baja Deep Dive, an exclusive, never released Baja flavor – will need to enter codes from each flavor: Baja Mango Gem, Baja Gold, and Baja Blast OR Baja Blast Zero Sugar. MTN DEW Baja Deep Dive takes the classic Baja flavor to new depths, wrapped in a sleek black can. Want a taste? You'll have to be one of 19,000 grand prize winners. MTN DEW Energy fans can enter their own MTN DEW Energy sweepstakes on TreasuresOfBajaIsland.com. By entering the UPC code on their Energy Baja Blast cans, they will have a chance to win an additional daily $1,000 prize.

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Is Baja Blast coming back in 2021?

The fountain version contains aspartame, while the packaged version does not. Baja Blast Zero Sugar was once again released at retail stores in 2021 as well as 2022.

Is Baja punch coming back in 2022?

Summer of Baja is back for 2022. Mtn Dew is bringing Baja Blast back to stores for the summer, in addition to Baja Blast Zero Sugar, a few new Baja flavors, and a brand new Baja Blast energy drink.

Can you still get Mountain Dew Baja Blast?

You can also continue to find it on fountain at local Taco Bell stores.

Why is Baja Blast so hard to find?

Drink shortages occurred in 2021 In 2021, Baja Blast's popularity became too much for Taco Bell. The company was one of many to be hit by supply chain issues during the second year of the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, Taco Bell customers reported a Mountain Dew Baja Blast drink shortage.