Mountain Dew is back at it with another curious flavor, but this time, it’s icy, exclusive, and raising some serious questions about what soda can be.
Exclusive to Circle K stores and only available as a slushy, the Summer Sparkler isn’t your typical neon-green Dew. It’s a chalky white, fizzy and frozen, and vaguely reminiscent of—you guessed it—an old-school red, white, and blue Bomb Pop. But unlike its popsicle counterpart, this version has a mysterious, almost milky hue that’s both intriguing and slightly odd to look at.
Some fans on Reddit are convinced the new Sparkler is actually just a rebranded version of Mountain Dew Summer Freeze, which is also inspired by the classic ice pop. The similarities in packaging and flavor have led to speculation that this is less a brand-new launch and more a summer remix. Still, for those looking to cool down, it’s a welcome blast of icy nostalgia.
The Summer Sparkler has been spotted in Circle K locations across the South, including Alabama, Georgia, Arizona, and Florida. Whether it will make its way nationwide remains to be seen, but for now, this frozen exclusive is only available in select stores, and only while supplies last.
If you’re a fan of limited-edition sodas or just want to try something that tastes like summer in a cup, this new Froster might be worth the trip. And if the reaction online is any indication, fans are already lining up to get their hands on it.
It’s fizzy, it’s frozen, and it’s exactly the kind of weird, refreshing thing Mountain Dew does best.