Sierra Mist

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1. Compare - without doubt the biggest advantage that the Sierra Mist offers shoppers today is the ability to compare thousands of Sierra Mist at a time. This is a great thing, but not necessarily all the time! Too much can be daunting at times so take advantage of the great comparison sites and where possible let them do the hard work for you.

2. Research - if it has been said it will be on the internet. Ignorance is no longer a justifiable reason for buying the wrong thing. Take the time to research in detail everything that you could possible want to know about

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4. Questions - Got a question about Sierra Mist then search the Forums, FAQ's, Blogs etc. Don't be afraid to ask .....

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6. Returns - still worried that even after all of the above your Sierra Mist wont be what you want? Check out the returns policy. There is so much competition now that someone, somewhere is bound to offer the terms that you are comfortable with.

7. Feedback - happy with your Sierra Mist then let people know, after all you are depending on others people input in your buying decision, so why not give a little back.

8. Security - check for the yellow padlock on the Sierra Mist site before you buy, and the s after http:/ /i.e. https:// = a secure site

9. Contact - got a question about Sierra Mist, or want to leave a comment then check out the sites contact page. Reputable companies have them and respond.

10. Payment - ready to pay for your Sierra Mist, then use your credit card or PayPal! Be aware of companies that don't accept them, there may be genuine reasons but given the huge amount of choice you have when buying online there is no reason at all not to buy via credit card or PayPal.

{{Infobox Beverage|name = Sierra Mist|image = |type = lemon-lime|abv =|proof =|manufacturer = PepsiCo|origin = [USA|discontinued =|color = Clear|flavour =|variants = Sierra Mist FreeSierra Mist Lemon Squeeze|related = [Sprite (soft drink), 7 Up-->Sierra Mist is a multi-lemon-lime flavored caffeine-free soft drink, introduced by PepsiCo in 2000 and rolled out nationally in 2003. It was made as a caffeine-free alternative to Mountain Dew and as a competitor to Sprite (soft drink) and 7 Up in the United States.

History Pepsi began selling a drink known as Storm (soft drink) 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 the summer of 1999, Sierra Mist hit restaurants and hit stores in 2000. 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.

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.

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.

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).

In 2005, a popular series of Improvisational comedy-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 Díaz 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.

In late 2006 PepsiCo introduced Sierra Mist Cranberry Splash. It was only available during the Winter holiday season (à la Pepsi Holiday Spice) and is similar to the Cranberry 7Up in Canada. Cranberry Splash returned in the fall of 2007 along with a diet version, Sierra Mist Free Cranberry Splash.

In May 2007 Sierra Mist Lemon Squeeze was introduced. This limited edition featured an extra bit of lemon taste and was only available through September 2007. It is not known if Lemon Squeeze will return in 2008.

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.

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Currently, Pepsi is taste testing a new flavor, Sierra Mist Mojito Splash and Sierra Mist Free Mojito Splash with a limited number of pre-selected taste testers for a possible roll-out in early 2008.

Trivia

"Sierra" is Spanish language for mountain range.