Sierra Mist is a multi-lemon-lime flavored soft drink, introduced by PepsiCo in 2000 and rolled out nationally in 2001. It is a competitor to Sprite and 7 Up in the United States. Image File history File linksMetadata Sierra_Mist. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... PepsiCo, Inc. ... PepsiCo, Inc. ... 2000 (MM) was a leap year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Sprite is a clear soda, lemon-lime flavored, caffeine free soft drink, produced by the Coca-Cola Company. ... This article is about a soft drink. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... A soft drink is a drink that contains no alcohol. ... PepsiCo, Inc. ... 2000 (MM) was a leap year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Sprite is a clear soda, lemon-lime flavored, caffeine free soft drink, produced by the Coca-Cola Company. ... This article is about a soft drink. ...

History

Pepsi began selling a drink known as Storm in 1998 to test in some markets. The drink was primarily lemon-lime, but some consumers thought it tasted too much like a hybrid between lemon-lime and Pepsi's own Mountain Dew. In 2000, Pepsi reformulated Storm and changed its name to Sierra Mist. A Diet Sierra Mist was introduced during this time as well. The product was sold in two thirds of the continental US and had better sales success compared with Storm. In 2002, just two years after hitting the market, the drink had a redesigned package resembling itself more like a lemon-lime drink. Storm was a caffeinated lemon-lime flavored soft drink test marketed by PepsiCo in some areas of the U.S. in 1998 as Pepsis attempt to enter the U.S. clear lemon-lime soda market. ... 1998 (MCMXCVIII) was a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International Year of the Ocean [1]. // Coated in ice, power and telephone lines sag and often break, resulting in power outages. ... Mountain Dew is a caffeinated, sweet, citrus-flavored soft drink produced by PepsiCo, Inc. ...

To coincide with Super Bowl XXXVII in 2003 and a national ad campaign, Pepsi rolled out Sierra Mist to the parts of the US that did not already have it, thus making the drink a national brand. Sierra Mist has been a huge sales success for Pepsi, having surpassed 7 Up in sales and is even perceived to be more promoted compared with its sister brand, Mountain Dew. Like Dew, the drink tends to target young males. In 2005, Diet Sierra Mist was renamed Sierra Mist Free, in an ode to the 1980s non-caffeinated Pepsi drink Pepsi Free (now known as Caffeine Free Diet Pepsi). The newly-renamed soft drink had an ad campaign at launch that featured people stealing Sierra Mist Free, citing that they thought the soft drink was, like its name declares, "free". They would then get corrected (usually by an actor playing a detective in an interrogation room) that only the taste is "free" - from sugar, caffeine, and calories. Sierra Mist and Sierra Mist Free received updated logos in early 2006. Date January 26, 2003 Stadium Qualcomm Stadium City San Diego MVP Dexter Jackson, Safety Favorite Raiders by 4 National anthem Dixie Chicks and Celine Dion Coin toss 1972 Miami Dolphins: Don Shula, Bob Griese, Larry Csonka, Larry Little, Jim Langer, Nick Buoniconti, Paul Warfield Referee Bill Carollo Halftime show Shania... The 1980s refers to the years of and between 1980 and 1989. ... Pepsi-Cola is a soft drink commonly called Pepsi, which is produced and manufactured by PepsiCo. ...

Like many sodas, Sierra Mist contains two ingredients, potassium benzoate and ascorbic acid (vitamin C), which in combination may react to produce benzene. Benzene is a known carcinogen. Sierra Mist has not been shown to contain benzene in levels exceeding the EPA standards for drinking water. [1] Potassium benzoate, the potassium salt of benzoic acid, is a food preservative that inhibits the growth of mold, yeast and some bacteria. ... This article deals with the molecular aspects of ascorbic acid. ... Benzene, also known as benzol, is an organic chemical compound with the formula C6H6. ... The term carcinogen refers to any substance, radionuclide or radiation which is an agent directly involved in the promotion of cancer or in the facilitation of its propagation. ... EPA redirects here. ...

Complete list of ingredients: Carbonated Water, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Citric Acid, Natural Flavors, Potassium Benzoate (Preserves Freshness), Potassium Citrate, Ascorbic Acid and Calcium Disodium EDTA (Protects Flavor). Effervescence from soda. ... High fructose corn syrup (HFCS) refers to a group of corn syrups which have undergone enzymatic processing in order to increase their fructose content and are then mixed with pure corn syrup (100% glucose) to reach their final form. ... Citric acid is a weak organic acid found in citrus fruits. ... Potassium benzoate, the potassium salt of benzoic acid, is a food preservative that inhibits the growth of mold, yeast and some bacteria. ... This article deals with the molecular aspects of ascorbic acid. ... Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid A chelating agent for metallic ions, abbreviated EDTA. The structural formula is shown below. ...

In 2005, a popular series of improv-based commercials titled "Mist Takes" began airing. It featured Nicole Sullivan, Debra Wilson, Aries Spears, Jim Gaffigan, and Michael Ian Black . In 2006, Kathy Griffin, Tracy Morgan and Guillermo Diaz joined the cast. Also in 2006, a version for Spanish-language channels began airing. The Spanish version stars Diaz and members of the cast of Otro Rollo. Improvisational comedy (also called improv) is comedy that is performed with a little to no predetermination of subject matter and structure. ... Nicole Julianne Sullivan (born April 21, 1970) is an American actress, voice actress, comedian and occasional professional poker player. ... Debra Renee Wilson Skelton (born April 26, 1962) is an American comedian and actress. ... Aries Spears (born April 3, 1975) is an American actor and comedian. ... Jim Gaffigan Jim Gaffigan (born July 7, 1966 in Chesterton, Indiana) is an American stand-up comic. ... Michael Ian Black (born Michael Schwartz on August 12, 1971) is an American actor, comedian and comedy writer. ... Kathleen Kathy Griffin (born November 4, 1960, Oak Park, Illinois) is an Emmy-nominated American stand-up comedian and actress. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... Guillermo Díaz Guillermo Díaz (born 1975 in New Jersey, USA) is a Cuban American actor who has starred in movies such as Half Baked (1998), 200 Cigarettes (1999), and Stonewall (1995), and has had several TV guest appearances on such shows as Chappelles Show, Law & Order and... Otro Rollo is a Mexican variety show, broadcasted live on Televisa Tuesday nights, hosted by Adal Ramones. ...

In late 2006 PepsiCo introduced Sierra Mist Cranberry Splash. It will only be available during the Winter holiday season (à la Pepsi Holiday Spice) and is similar to the Cranberry 7Up in Canada. This article is being considered for deletion in accordance with Wikipedias deletion policy. ... Pepsi Holiday Spice is a limited edition of Pepsi-Cola which the company began selling November 1, 2004 in the U.S.A. for an eight-week period (to the end of the year). ...

WARNING!!! Sierra Mist my have a negitive effect on people (like Nolan) and get them seriously drunk. No joke. Beware Sierra Mist drinkers, someday you might feel the wrath of the Sierra Mist Syndrome, otherwise known as SMS. Thank you, that will be all.

Sponsorship

Sierra Mist is an official partner and sponsor of Major League Soccer and two franchises within the league, the New England Revolution and D.C. United. Major League Soccer (MLS) is a professional soccer league with teams in the United States and Canada. ... Year founded 1995 League Major League Soccer Nickname Revolution, Revs Stadium Gillette Stadium Coach Steve Nicol, 2002— Owner Robert Kraft First Game Tampa Bay Mutiny 3–2 New England Revolution (Tampa Stadium; April 13, 1996) Largest Win New England Revolution 6–1 Colorado Rapids (Gillette Stadium; September 18, 2004) Worst... Year founded 1995 League Major League Soccer Nickname Black-and-Red Stadium RFK Stadium Washington, D.C. Coach Tom Soehn, 2006— Owner D.C. United Holdings First Game San Jose Clash 1–0 D.C. United (Spartan Stadium; April 6, 1996) Largest Win D.C. United 8–0 Joe Public...

Product logos

Original logo shown here on a can. Used from 2000 to 2001. Image File history File links Sierra-Mist-Can. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... The ring pull opening mechanism characteristic of post-1970s drinking cans. ... 2000 (MM) was a leap year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 2001 (MMI) was a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Logo used from November 2001 to 2006. Image File history File links Sierramist. ... 2001 (MMI) was a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar. ... For the Manfred Mann album, see 2006 (album). ...

The current logo in use from 2006 on. Image File history File linksMetadata Sierra_Mist. ... For the Manfred Mann album, see 2006 (album). ...

See also

External links

• Official website
• Environmental Working Group
• Sierra Mist Positioning for Consumer Research and Advertising Strategy