The best Mtn Dew flavors (or Mountain Dew flavors, if you’re feeling retro) are sweet, carbonated, and give you a boost of sugary energy so strong that you could win in a fist fight against the sun. The worst Mtn Dew flavors are a neon headache in a can. We tried every Mtn Dew flavor we could get our hands on (including Baja Blast) and ranked all 14 from worst to best.
This ranking of all Mtn Dew flavors is a work in progress. See, Mtn Dew flavors are being released and discontinued all the time. We’re still on the hunt for Purple Thunder now that it’s actually in stores, and we could find neither the Mystic Punch nor Citrus Cherry Game Fuel flavors. And we’re obviously keeping an eye on the shelves in anticipation of the new Baja Blast flavors. So, bear with us. This is not all the Mtn Dew flavors—but it is a lot of them. If you’re new to the wide world of Mtn Dew flavors and looking for the best Mtn Dew flavor to try first, this list is a good place to start. And if you’re just looking to get into a fight because we ranked what you believe to be the best Mtn Dew flavor far too low on this list, then we’ll see you in the comments.
Here are 14 Mtn Dew flavors, ranked from worst to best.
Voltage
Mtn Dew VoltageWalmartPut this Mtn Dew flavor in a hummingbird feeder. This is so sweet it should not be consumed by humans! (Don’t actually feed it to hummingbirds; I’m not sure what they’re allowed to eat.) It’s supposed to be blue raspberry and citrus flavor, apparently, but there’s no tang whatsoever. Something had to be the worst flavor of Mtn Dew, and Mtn Dew Voltage is it. — Jordan Myrick
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4/10
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Diet Mtn Dew
Diet Mtn DewTargetDiet Mtn Dew is so inferior to Mtn Dew Zero. I’m not even sure why Diet Mtn Dew exists. If you’re into this, I’m sure you have your reasons and you should keep drinking it. If you’re looking for a low-calorie Mtn Dew option that tastes good, this is not the best Mtn Dew flavor for you. There’s a better one out there.. — Jordan Myrick
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5/10
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Major Melon Zero
Mtn Dew Major Melon ZeroWalmartThis extremely pink Mtn Dew flavor purports to be “charged with watermelon,” which is pure gibberish. And while I appreciate that, it’s simply far too sweet to have more than one sip. It smells and tastes like a watermelon Jolly Rancher, but it has that telltale fake sugar flavor at the finish. If you insist on drinking this watermelon Mtn Dew flavor, stick to the full sugar version. — Justine Sterling
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5/10
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Major Melon
Mtn Dew Major MelonInstacartMajor Melon (though better than Mtn Dew Major Melon Zero) is way too sweet. The watermelon flavor is super artificial. There’s really no reason to buy this Mtn Dew flavor. There are way better versions of melon soft drinks out there. (We’re big fans of the Watermelon Lime Olipop.) — Jordan Myrick
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5.5/10
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Baja Blast Zero
Mtn Dew Baja Blast ZeroTargetThe original Mtn Dew Baja Blast is shockingly subtle in flavor (not a sentence I ever thought I’d write). It’s very sweet, yes, but it’s too nuanced to be turned into a diet soda. All Mtn Dew Baja Blast Zero tastes like is generic diet soda. It’s sweet and bland. — Justine Sterling
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5.5/10
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Frost Bite
Mtn Dew Frost BiteWalmartMtn Frost Bite is a forgettable Mtn Dew flavor. I had to go back to my notes multiple times just to remember what it tastes like. I have a good memory, especially when it comes to soda, so that’s saying something. It’s mostly just sweet (it’s supposed to taste like “cool melon”). It’s certainly not one of the best Mtn Dew flavors, but I do like the shark on the packaging! — Jordan Myrick
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5.5/10
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Thrashed Apple
Mtn Dew Thrashed AppleRalphsWe’ve finally reached the start of the best Mtn Dew flavors—the ones we’ll willingly drink again. Mtn Dew Thrashed Apple actually tastes like a green apple! It’s super sweet, but it has a nice tartness that balances it out. I wouldn’t make this my everyday Mtn Dew flavor, but it is nice and definitely something you should reach for if you love green apples. — Jordan Myrick
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7.5/10
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Mtn Dew Zero
Mtn Dew ZeroTargetMtn Dew Zero is actually pretty good. Typically, I don’t like diet soda but I didn’t mind this. Make sure you buy Mtn Dew Zero (a lower calorie Mtn Dew that tastes similar to the real deal) and not Diet Mtn Dew (a gross drink that tastes like fake sweetener). — Jordan Myrick
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7.5/10
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Code Red
Mtn Dew Code RedRalphsMtn Dew Code Red is not for me, but I cannot deny that it’s good. I don’t typically like cherry, but this soda does cherry right. If a cherry hater can enjoy this, it has to be good! The cherry flavor is sweet, fruity, and refreshing. I get why so many people go hard for Mtn Dew Code Red! It’s up there with the best Mtn Dew flavors. — Jordan Myrick
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8/10
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Baja Blast
Mtn Dew Baja BlastTargetI expected Mtn Dew Baja Blast to be a punch of flavor in my face. But it’s actually quite gentle, much like its beautiful, pale teal hue. It’s a hard flavor to pin down. It doesn’t taste like anything from nature. If pressed, I’d say it tastes like fruit punch, if said fruit punch were created by an alien who had never actually tasted fruit punch, but had someone describe it to him. One thing for sure is that it’s very, very sweet. But it’s not as one note as Mtn Baja Blast Zero. There’s some acidity. Even though it’s not the best Mtn Dew flavor, it’s a welcome addition to the permanent in-store line-up. — Justine Sterling
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7.5/10
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Spark Zero
Mtn Dew Spark ZeroRalphsThis Mtn Dew flavor is one of the best diet sodas I’ve ever had. It’s sweet and tart and a little sour. It is supposed to taste like raspberry lemonade and it actually does. So many of the new Mtn Dew flavors are way too sweet, but this one is just right. — Jordan Myrick
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8.5/10
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Spark
Mtn Dew SparkTargetNo matter how hard we tried, we could not get ahold of the original Mtn Dew Spark, which was devastating. Despite that sourcing issue, we feel comfortable placing Spark as the third best Mtn Dew flavor right above Spark Zero. The real version is always better than the zero sugar version so it makes sense to place it just above its sugarless twin. — Jordan Myrick
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9/10
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Pitch Black
Mtn Dew Pitch BlackAlbertsonsThis is one of the most beloved of all Mtn Dew flavors and I get it. Pitch Black is good! It was discontinued and then brought back because fans love it so much. It was formerly described as “Black Grape” but is now “Dark Citrus.” I don’t really know what either of these names mean, but I taste both grape and citrus in Pitch Black. I would happily drink a glass of this again. — Jordan Myrick
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9.5/10
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Mtn Dew Original
Mtn Dew OriginalTargetI didn’t realize it until I started ranking sodas, but saying that the original version of something is the best version can be polarizing. Just look at the comments on my Dr Pepper flavors article! I stand by it, though. Much like original Dr Pepper, original Mtn Dew is the best Mtn Dew flavor. It’s so sweet and citrusy and refreshing. (What’s the flavor of Mtn Dew? We looked into it.) There are other flavors that are good, but this one takes the cake. It’s the Mtn Dew that all other Mtn Dews are judged against. If you don’t like the original Mtn Dew, why are you even reading this list?! — Jordan Myrick
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10/10
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