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Iconic Taco Bell drink is getting a ‘bold’ twist — for good. Here’s what to know

A new twist on a fan-favorite drink will hit the fast-food chain’s menu nationwide on Aug. 14.
A new twist on a fan-favorite drink will hit the fast-food chain’s menu nationwide on Aug. 14. Taco Bell

An iconic Taco Bell drink is getting a “bold” new twist, and it’s here to stay.

Mountain Dew Baja Midnight will permanently hit Taco Bell menus nationwide starting Aug. 14, the fast food chain said in an Aug. 12 news release.

The new purple drink is a spin-off of Mountain Dew Baja Blast’s “iconic tropical lime taste,” but with a passion fruit twist.

It’s the first time Taco Bell has released a variation of the fan-favorite drink since it was released in 2004.

Taco Bell is releasing a new flavor of Mountain Dew Baja Blast for the first time ever.
Taco Bell is releasing a new flavor of Mountain Dew Baja Blast for the first time ever. Taco Bell

Customers can order Mountain Dew Baja Midnight in three sizes:

  • $2.49 small
  • $2.79 medium
  • $2.99 large

The new drink can also be ordered as a Freeze for a limited time in two sizes: $3.79 regular and $3.99 large.

Taco Bell rewards members can get a medium Mountain Dew Baja Midnight for free Aug. 15 by spending $5 or more on the Taco Bell app.

Find your nearest Taco Bell here.

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This story was originally published August 12, 2025 at 12:13 PM with the headline "Iconic Taco Bell drink is getting a ‘bold’ twist — for good. Here’s what to know."

Helena Wegner
McClatchy DC
Helena Wegner is a McClatchy National Real-Time Reporter covering the state of Washington and the western region. She’s a journalism graduate from Arizona State University’s Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication. She’s based in Phoenix.
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