Mountain Dew LiveWire

Mountain Dew LiveWire

Type	Citrus soft drink
Manufacturer	PepsiCo
Distributor
Country of origin	United States
Region of origin
Introduced	2003
Discontinued
Alcohol by volume
Proof (US)
Color	Orange

Mountain Dew LiveWire is a citrus-flavored soft drink produced by PepsiCo. It was first introduced in the United States in 2003 as a limited edition flavor for the summer. Due to its popularity, it became a permanent addition to the Mountain Dew lineup.

History

Mountain Dew LiveWire was initially launched as a summer-only flavor in 2003. The drink was marketed with the tagline "Summer will never be the same." Its success led to its re-release in subsequent years, and it eventually became a permanent flavor in the Mountain Dew family.

Ingredients

The primary ingredients in Mountain Dew LiveWire include:

• Carbonated water
• High fructose corn syrup
• Citric acid
• Natural flavors
• Sodium benzoate (preservative)
• Caffeine
• Sodium citrate
• Gum arabic
• Erythorbic acid (to protect flavor)
• Calcium disodium EDTA (to protect flavor)
• Yellow 5
• Red 40

Nutritional Information

A 12 fl oz (355 mL) serving of Mountain Dew LiveWire contains approximately:

• Calories: 170
• Total fat: 0g
• Sodium: 60mg
• Total carbohydrates: 46g
• Sugars: 46g
• Protein: 0g

Marketing and Availability

Mountain Dew LiveWire has been marketed primarily towards younger consumers, with advertising campaigns that emphasize its bold, citrus flavor and vibrant orange color. It is available in various sizes, including cans and bottles, and can be found in most regions where Mountain Dew products are sold.

See Also

• Mountain Dew
• List of Mountain Dew flavors
• PepsiCo

External Links

• [Official Mountain Dew website](https://www.mountaindew.com)