Mountain Dew Gets an Assist From LeBron James on New Energy Drink

Beverages just received another dose of stimulation

PepsiCo’s purchase of Rockstar Energy Beverages for $3.85 billion a year ago signaled the company’s plan to enter the energy space. Now those intentions are being put into action.

Last month, the beverage giant reintroduced 20-year-old Rockstar with the brand’s first television commercial, which aired prior to the Super Bowl. Today, PepsiCo is premiering the latest drink in its energy portfolio: Mountain Dew Rise Energy.

The beverage comes in six flavors, including berry blitz, orange breeze and pomegranate blue burst.

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