Papa Johns and Mountain Dew Team Up for a Spicy ‘Cini Dirty Soda’

Alright, let’s get real: Papa Johns and Mountain Dew just went full mad scientist and smashed together a weirdly brilliant idea—a limited-edition “Cini Dirty Soda.” Citrus fizz? Check. Pepperoncini vibes? Yup, you read that right. Basically, they grabbed Mountain Dew’s neon-citrus magic, threw in that tangy, mildly spicy kick from Papa Johns’ pickled pepper, and said, “Sure, people will drink this.” And honestly, if you’re bored of normal sodas, why not?

So what’s actually in this crazy thing? They’re riffing on that “dirty soda” craze—the one where you mess with your drink by mixing in all sorts of syrups or random flavors. This time, it’s all about Mountain Dew plus that low-key heat from pepperoncini juice. You end up with a drink that’s tart, sweet, and spicy—kinda like getting dunked into a pool and a hot tub at the same time. Supposedly it pairs with pizza, but, honestly, I’d try it just for the story.

Now, don’t go running to the store because you’ll just end up disappointed. You can’t actually buy this Cini Dirty Soda anywhere—unless you get lucky. They made a handful of these collector kits, and the only way in is through some Papa Johns Rewards giveaway at papajohnscinisoda.com. The kit’s got an insulated bag and everything you need to slap this drink together at home—pretty exclusive if you ask me.