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Sun Drop

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description Sun Drop Overview

Sun Drop is a citrus-flavored, high-caffeine carbonated soft drink created in the 1940s and particularly popular in the American South and Midwest, notable for its bright yellow color and strong citrus taste.

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Who created Sun Drop, and when did it begin?

Charles Lazier developed the Sun Drop brand in St. Louis, Missouri, in 1949. The brand later became part of Keurig Dr Pepper and remains especially associated with Southern and Midwestern soda markets. [Sun Drop Bottling](https://sundropbottling.com/about)

How much caffeine is in a 12-ounce Sun Drop?

A regular 12-ounce bottle or can is listed at 64 milligrams of caffeine. That is higher than the commonly listed 54 milligrams in the same serving of Mountain Dew. [Kroger product listing](https://www.kroger.com/p/sun-drop-citrus-soda/0007800001853)

Is Sun Drop closer to Mountain Dew or Mello Yello?

Sun Drop belongs to the same high-caffeine citrus-soda category as Mountain Dew and Mello Yello, but it has its own orange-citrus flavor profile. Its ingredient listing includes orange juice concentrate, which helps distinguish it from a plain cola. [Sun Drop](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sun_Drop)

Does Sun Drop come in a caffeine-free version?

Yes. Alongside regular Sun Drop, the brand has offered diet and caffeine-free versions, although the exact selection depends on the bottler and region. Regular Sun Drop remains the version listed at 64 milligrams of caffeine per 12 fluid ounces. [Sun Drop](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sun_Drop)

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