WASHINGTON — Fans of Taco Bell's iconic Mountain Dew Baja Blast flavor have something to look forward to this week.

For the first time in 20 years, the fast-food chain is adding a new permanent flavor to the mix.

Beginning Aug. 14, customers nationwide can order Mountain Dew Baja Midnight, the chain’s first-ever expansion of the Baja Blast brand, Taco Bell announced in a news release .

The new purple drink adds a bold twist to the iconic tropical lime flavor, blending in passion fruit for what the brand calls “an entirely new experience.”

“BAJA BLAST has consistently sparked creativity, defied expectations, and continues to be a cornerstone of the Taco Bell experience,” Taylor Montgomery, Taco Bell’s Chief Marketing Officer said in a statement. “Our fans made it iconic, and they’re

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