In August 2010 PepsiCo replaced the original Sierra Mist formula with Sierra Mist Natural,[5] which is sweetened with sucrose (table sugar) instead of high fructose corn syrup. The new formulation contains four other ingredients: carbonated water, citric acid, natural flavor, potassium citrate, and ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid.[6]
Addition of stevia
By 2013, Sierra Mist Natural reverted it’s name to simply Sierra Mist, and in 2014 the formulation was changed to use a combination of sucrose and stevia as sweeteners, in an effort to cut calories in drinks.[7] The change proved unpopular, with complaints of the stevia introducing an unpleasant aftertaste.
Mist Twst
In December 2015, PepsiCo announced that they were changing the name of Sierra Mist to "Mist Twst" in spring 2016.[8] The change occurred in some areas in March 2016.[9] The new Mist Twst has added high-fructose corn syrup back to the formula.[10]
Re-rebranding of Sierra Mist and discontinuation
In July 2018, Mist Twst's name reverted to Sierra Mist. In January 2023, Pepsi announced the discontinuation of the brand; Sierra Mist has been replaced with Starry.
In December 2007, PepsiCo trademarked the names "Sierra Mist: Undercover Orange" and "Sierra Mist Free: Undercover Orange". The two sodas launched under a limited-time release in the summer of 2008 (with the faces of Steve Carell and Anne Hathaway on their labels), serving as a marketing tie-in with the release of the Warner Bros. film Get Smart on June 20, 2008. Sierra Mist: Undercover Orange and Sierra Mist Free: Undercover Orange were both clear sodas, like regular and Diet Sierra Mist, but had a mandarin orange flavor.[13]
Sierra Mist was an official partner and sponsor of Major League Soccer and two franchises within the league, the New England Revolution and D.C. United.[14] The league deal ended in 2015 when Coca-Cola announced a partnership with MLS and the US Soccer Federation.[15]
Product variants
Discontinued products
Name
Dates of production
Description
Sierra Mist (HFCS version)
1999–2010 2016–2018
Lemon-lime soda with lemon and lime flavors. Sierra Mist was replaced by "Sierra Mist Natural" in August 2010, although this variety of Sierra Mist remained stocked at many retailers until late 2010. In 2013, the name would be used again for Sierra Mist (with real sugar).[16]
Sierra Mist Zero Sugar
2000–2016, 2018–2023
Lemon-lime soda containing 100-percent natural flavors and zero calories. Diet Sierra Mist contained sucralose and acesulfame potassium as its artificial sweeteners.[17][16] Formerly known as "Diet Sierra Mist"
Cranberry flavored Sierra Mist made with natural flavor and real sugar. Cranberry Splash is only available during the Winter holiday season. In some places such as North Carolina, this variant is available year-round. A new logo was unveiled September 2014 for year-round distribution, and later unveiled during the 2014 holiday season everywhere else.[18]
Diet Sierra Mist Cranberry Splash
2006–2016
A zero-calorie version of Sierra Mist Cranberry Splash made with natural flavors. Diet Sierra Mist Cranberry Splash contains artificial sweeteners.[18]
Sierra Mist Free Cranberry Splash
2007
Temporary name of Diet Sierra Mist Cranberry Splash.[19][20]
Sierra Mist Lemon Squeeze
2007
Sierra Mist Lemon Squeeze was introduced in May 2007. This limited edition featured an extra bit of lemon taste and was only available through September 2007.[21]
Sierra Mist Undercover Orange
2008
Limited-edition orange flavored Sierra Mist released in conjunction with the film Get Smart. Sierra Mist Undercover Orange was only available during the summer of 2008.[22]
Diet Sierra Mist Undercover Orange
2008
A zero-calorie version of limited-edition Sierra Mist Undercover Orange.[22]
Diet Sierra Mist Ruby Splash
2009–2011
A zero-calorie Sierra Mist with ruby grapefruit flavors. Diet Sierra Mist Ruby Splash was made with all natural flavors and contained artificial sweeteners.
Sierra Mist Ruby Splash
2009–2010
Ruby grapefruit flavored Sierra Mist variety, the regular version was discontinued in 2010, but the Diet version remained until 2011.[23]
Sierra Mist (with real sugar)
2010–2016, 2018–2023
Lemon-lime flavored soft drink made with natural lemon and lime flavors, real sugar and other natural ingredients. Formerly known as Sierra Mist Natural. A new logo was unveiled September 2014 to consumers. As of 2016, Sierra Mist (with real sugar) remains stocked at some locations alongside Mist Twst.[24] In 2018, following the rebranding back to Sierra Mist, the flavor has begun returning to stores.
Sierra Mist Strawberry Kiwi Splash
2012
A limited-edition Strawberry-Kiwi flavored soft drink made with natural flavors, real sugar and other natural ingredients.
Mist Twst
2016–2018
Lemon-lime soda with lemon and lime flavors, with a splash of real juice.
Mist Twst Cherry
2016–2018
Cherry flavored variant of Mist Twst.
Mist Twst Cranberry
2016–2018
Diet Mist Twst
2016–2018
Diet Mist Twst Cranberry
2016–2018
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External links
Official website
'Pepsi release Sierra Mist and Mountain Dew in the UK as part of a 70 m makeover'
February 20, 2023
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Sierra Mist was a lemon lime flavored soft drink line Originally introduced by PepsiCo in 1999 it was eventually made available in all United States markets by 2003 The drink was rebranded as Mist Twst in 2016 1 but reverted to Sierra Mist in 2018 2 The brand was aimed at competing with The Coca Cola Company s Sprite brand and Keurig Dr Pepper s 7 Up 3 Sierra MistProduct typeLemon lime soft drinkOwnerPepsiCoCountryU S IntroducedMay 7 1999 23 years ago 1999 05 07 DiscontinuedJanuary 9 2023 42 days ago 2023 01 09 Related brandsTeemSlice predecessor Starry successor Websitesierramist com Contents 1 Composition 1 1 Original formula 1 2 Sierra Mist Natural 1 3 Addition of stevia 1 4 Mist Twst 1 5 Re rebranding of Sierra Mist and discontinuation 2 Promotion and sponsorship 3 Product variants 4 References 5 External linksComposition EditOriginal formula Edit From 2000 until 2006 Sierra Mist was sweetened with high fructose corn syrup and or sugar From 2006 until 2010 it was sweetened with just high fructose corn syrup Its other ingredients were listed as carbonated water citric acid natural flavors potassium benzoate potassium citrate ascorbic acid and calcium disodium EDTA 4 Diet Sierra Mist is sweetened with aspartame and acesulfame potassium 4 Sierra Mist Natural Edit In August 2010 PepsiCo replaced the original Sierra Mist formula with Sierra Mist Natural 5 which is sweetened with sucrose table sugar instead of high fructose corn syrup The new formulation contains four other ingredients carbonated water citric acid natural flavor potassium citrate and ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid 6 Addition of stevia Edit By 2013 Sierra Mist Natural reverted it s name to simply Sierra Mist and in 2014 the formulation was changed to use a combination of sucrose and stevia as sweeteners in an effort to cut calories in drinks 7 The change proved unpopular with complaints of the stevia introducing an unpleasant aftertaste Mist Twst Edit In December 2015 PepsiCo announced that they were changing the name of Sierra Mist to Mist Twst in spring 2016 8 The change occurred in some areas in March 2016 9 The new Mist Twst has added high fructose corn syrup back to the formula 10 Re rebranding of Sierra Mist and discontinuation Edit In July 2018 Mist Twst s name reverted to Sierra Mist In January 2023 Pepsi announced the discontinuation of the brand Sierra Mist has been replaced with Starry Promotion and sponsorship EditIn 2005 a series of improv based Sierra Mist commercials titled Mist Takes began airing The commercials featured comedians Nicole Sullivan Debra Wilson Aries Spears Jim Gaffigan and Michael Ian Black In 2006 Kathy Griffin Tracy Morgan and Guillermo Diaz joined the cast Diaz and other members of the cast of Otro Rollo starred in the Spanish language versions of the commercials 11 In 2007 Nicole Randall Johnson and Eliza Coupe joined the cast replacing Debra Wilson and Kathy Griffin 12 In December 2007 PepsiCo trademarked the names Sierra Mist Undercover Orange and Sierra Mist Free Undercover Orange The two sodas launched under a limited time release in the summer of 2008 with the faces of Steve Carell and Anne Hathaway on their labels serving as a marketing tie in with the release of the Warner Bros film Get Smart on June 20 2008 Sierra Mist Undercover Orange and Sierra Mist Free Undercover Orange were both clear sodas like regular and Diet Sierra Mist but had a mandarin orange flavor 13 Sierra Mist was an official partner and sponsor of Major League Soccer and two franchises within the league the New England Revolution and D C United 14 The league deal ended in 2015 when Coca Cola announced a partnership with MLS and the US Soccer Federation 15 Product variants EditDiscontinued products Name Dates of production DescriptionSierra Mist HFCS version 1999 2010 2016 2018 Lemon lime soda with lemon and lime flavors Sierra Mist was replaced by Sierra Mist Natural in August 2010 although this variety of Sierra Mist remained stocked at many retailers until late 2010 In 2013 the name would be used again for Sierra Mist with real sugar 16 Sierra Mist Zero Sugar 2000 2016 2018 2023 Lemon lime soda containing 100 percent natural flavors and zero calories Diet Sierra Mist contained sucralose and acesulfame potassium as its artificial sweeteners 17 16 Formerly known as Diet Sierra Mist Sierra Mist Free 2004 2008 Temporary name of Diet Sierra Mist 17 16 Sierra Mist Cranberry Splash 2006 2016 Cranberry flavored Sierra Mist made with natural flavor and real sugar Cranberry Splash is only available during the Winter holiday season In some places such as North Carolina this variant is available year round A new logo was unveiled September 2014 for year round distribution and later unveiled during the 2014 holiday season everywhere else 18 Diet Sierra Mist Cranberry Splash 2006 2016 A zero calorie version of Sierra Mist Cranberry Splash made with natural flavors Diet Sierra Mist Cranberry Splash contains artificial sweeteners 18 Sierra Mist Free Cranberry Splash 2007 Temporary name of Diet Sierra Mist Cranberry Splash 19 20 Sierra Mist Lemon Squeeze 2007 Sierra Mist Lemon Squeeze was introduced in May 2007 This limited edition featured an extra bit of lemon taste and was only available through September 2007 21 Sierra Mist Undercover Orange 2008 Limited edition orange flavored Sierra Mist released in conjunction with the film Get Smart Sierra Mist Undercover Orange was only available during the summer of 2008 22 Diet Sierra Mist Undercover Orange 2008 A zero calorie version of limited edition Sierra Mist Undercover Orange 22 Diet Sierra Mist Ruby Splash 2009 2011 A zero calorie Sierra Mist with ruby grapefruit flavors Diet Sierra Mist Ruby Splash was made with all natural flavors and contained artificial sweeteners Sierra Mist Ruby Splash 2009 2010 Ruby grapefruit flavored Sierra Mist variety the regular version was discontinued in 2010 but the Diet version remained until 2011 23 Sierra Mist with real sugar 2010 2016 2018 2023 Lemon lime flavored soft drink made with natural lemon and lime flavors real sugar and other natural ingredients Formerly known as Sierra Mist Natural A new logo was unveiled September 2014 to consumers As of 2016 Sierra Mist with real sugar remains stocked at some locations alongside Mist Twst 24 In 2018 following the rebranding back to Sierra Mist the flavor has begun returning to stores Sierra Mist Strawberry Kiwi Splash 2012 A limited edition Strawberry Kiwi flavored soft drink made with natural flavors real sugar and other natural ingredients Mist Twst 2016 2018 Lemon lime soda with lemon and lime flavors with a splash of real juice Mist Twst Cherry 2016 2018 Cherry flavored variant of Mist Twst Mist Twst Cranberry 2016 2018Diet Mist Twst 2016 2018Diet Mist Twst Cranberry 2016 2018References Edit Addady Michal People Are Freaking Out About Sierra Mist s New Ingredient r ToFizzOrNotToFizz Sierra Mist is back reddit Retrieved July 12 2018 Ehrbar Al October 31 2005 Breakaway Brands CNN Money Fortune Retrieved January 14 2011 a b Product Fact Chart Ingredient Lists PepsiCo Inc January 4 2011 Archived from the original on January 21 2011 Retrieved January 14 2011 Fredrix Emily October 7 2010 PepsiCo giving away Sierra Mist Natural to show changes USA Today Retrieved January 14 2011 Pepsi Product Information PepsiCo a href Template Cite web html title Template Cite web cite web a Missing or empty url help Sierra Mist Changes Design Again Adds Stevia September 25 2014 Sierra Mist Is Changing Its Name and Look Again December 18 2015 Retrieved June 9 2016 SPOTTED ON SHELVES Mist Twst Lemon Lime and Mist Twst Cherry March 29 2016 Retrieved June 9 2016 MIST TWST Official Site for PepsiCo Information PepsiCo Inc May 10 2017 Archived from the original on October 28 2016 Retrieved May 28 2017 Elliott Stuart February 22 2006 Spanish TV Joins the Big Event Big Leagues The New York Times ISSN 0362 4331 Retrieved January 27 2023 Sierra Mist Takes Karate Combover and Hospital Brodesser akner Claude May 6 2008 Sierra Mist Looks to Get Smart Advertising Age Retrieved December 2 2010 Soft Drinks Take Their Sporting Chance Just Drinks April 20 2004 Retrieved December 2 2010 Hat Trick Coca Cola U S Soccer Federation and Major League Soccer Announce Partnership Retrieved August 25 2017 a b c Tanner Steve August 24 2010 Review Sierra Mist Natural BevReview Archived from the original on January 6 2011 Retrieved January 14 2011 a b Diet Sierra Mist declares freedom Beverage World December 15 2004 Retrieved January 14 2011 a b Tanner Steve September 16 2010 Sierra Mist Cranberry Splash with Real Sugar BevReview Archived from the original on January 7 2011 Retrieved January 14 2011 Tanner Steve November 9 2006 Sierra Mist Cranberry Splash BevReview Archived from the original on October 13 2010 Retrieved January 14 2011 Tanner Steve August 28 2007 Coming Soon Sierra Mist Free Cranberry Splash BevReview Archived from the original on July 20 2011 Retrieved January 14 2011 Tanner Steve May 24 2007 Sierra Mist Lemon Squeeze BevReview Archived from the original on March 11 2011 Retrieved January 14 2011 a b Tanner Steve April 18 2008 Review Sierra Mist Undercover Orange BevReview Archived from the original on October 13 2010 Retrieved January 14 2011 Tanner Steve April 30 2009 Sierra Mist Ruby Splash Diet Sierra Mist Ruby Splash BevReview Archived from the original on August 15 2011 Retrieved January 14 2011 Tanner Steve August 24 2010 Review Sierra Mist Natural BevReview Archived from the original on January 6 2011 Retrieved January 14 2011 External links EditOfficial website Pepsi release Sierra Mist and Mountain Dew in the UK as part of a 70 m makeover Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Sierra Mist amp oldid 1140365848, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
