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Mountain Dew is dropping its first-ever hot sauce, known as Mtn Dew Baja Blast, just in time for National Hot Sauce Day, .
Made in partnership with Houston hot sauce shop, iBurn, the condiment blends Mtn Dew Baja Blast’s lime flavor with habanero peppers, green chili, and jalapeño peppers.
However, the sauce in 750 limited-edition bottles is not for sale but could be won in a contest that runs until February 8. Those interested could enter the contest via the company’s official site.
In 2020, Mountain Dew also partnered with NBA star Joel Embiid for a limited-edition hot sauce.
