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Does Baja Blast Have Caffeine? Uncovering the Zesty Truth


  • Author: Lidia Bellacci
  • Total Time: 2 minutes
  • Yield: 1 drink 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A homemade take on the iconic bright, tropical, citrusy Baja Blast flavorย  cool, refreshing, and perfectly sweet with a hint of lime.


Ingredients

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  • 1 cup Mountain Dew
  • 1/2 cup blue sports drink (like blue Gatorade)
  • 2 tbsp lime juice
  • 1 tbsp simple syrup (optional, for extra sweetness)
  • Ice cubes
  • Lime wedges for serving

Instructions

  • 1. Pour Mountain Dew into a chilled glass.
  • 2. Add the blue sports drink and stir gently to combine.
  • 3. Add lime juice and simple syrup if using.
  • 4. Fill the glass with ice cubes.
  • 5. Garnish with a lime wedge and serve immediately.

Notes

  • Adjust the lime juice to your preferred tartness.
  • For a frozen version, blend all ingredients with ice until slushy.
  • Use diet Mountain Dew for a lower-calorie drink.
  • Prep Time: 2 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Beverage
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 glass
  • Calories: 170
  • Sugar: 44g
  • Sodium: 55mg
  • Fat: 0g
  • Saturated Fat: 0g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 0g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 44g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 0g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: baja blast, homemade baja blast, mountain dew drink