Run To Both Taco Bell And McDonald's For This Creamy Drink Hack

Discovering little-known fast-food hacks is an exhilarating experience. This one is even more of an adventure because it requires stopping at two popular chains: McDonald's and Taco Bell. The reason for both visits is that the fountain version of the fan-favorite drink, Baja Blast Mountain Dew, is exclusive to Taco Bell. Once you snag the drink there, simply head to McDonald's for a vanilla ice cream cone.

The next step may sound odd, but trust the process: confidently dunk the entire ice cream soft serve (make sure to omit the cone) into the fizzy soda. A quick stir with the straw causes the creamy, vanilla-flavored ice cream to dissolve, imparting a lush, foamy, dreamy texture to the beverage.

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The original Baja Blast, which you can make a copycat version of at home, offers limey and tropical summery notes, which pair perfectly with the milky vanilla soft serve. The resulting frozen-style drink is often compared to the much-missed (and discontinued) item that Taco Bell once offered: the Baja Colada. But for those looking to change things up, Taco Bell also offers the newer Baja Blast Midnight, which features passionfruit and a daring purple color for a different, fruit-forward float base.

Changing up the base soda is just one way to customize this float to your personal tastes. So if Baja Blast doesn't strike your fancy, try a regular Mountain Dew. Although the bright green color might lead consumers to believe the drink is solely lime-based, it actually contains a blend of lemon, lime, and orange.

You can try other sodas from Taco Bell, too. For example, a Cherry Pepsi offers a juicy, tart fruitiness and rich pop that gets a decadent twist from the soft serve. Alternatively, you could create a DIY root beer float by opting for a large Mug Root Beer and adding the ice cream for scoops of lusciousness. If you only have time for one fast-food stop, consider relying on the sodas available at McDonald's instead. Sprite makes a creamy lemon-lime treat, while Coke provides an excellent vanilla-caramel-like complement. Or, choose Dr. Pepper so its alleged 23 flavors (often a blend of spiced amaretto and cherry) come alive with the addition of the marshmallow-like ice cream for a truly decadent drink.