What can I substitute for Sun Drop?
Running low on Sun Drop? Here are the best verified substitutes, including how to adjust your measurements.
About Sun Drop
Sun Drop is a carbonated citrus soft drink with a strong citrus-forward flavour, similar to Mountain Dew but with a more pronounced lemon-citrus character. In baking, particularly in dump cakes and Southern-style recipes, it is used as a liquid activator that contributes both moisture and a subtle tang. Its carbonation helps create a lighter, slightly more aerated texture in simple no-mix bakes.
Best substitute
Mountain Dew
Mountain Dew is the closest flavour and carbonation match to Sun Drop, making it an almost seamless swap in a dump cake with blueberry and pineapple. It provides the same citrus sweetness and carbonation that helps the cake mix hydrate and puff during baking.
Use 1 cup for every 1 cup of Sun Drop
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Alternative
Sprite or 7UP
Sprite or 7UP provide a clean lemon-lime carbonation that works well in a dump cake, keeping the fruit flavours of blueberry and pineapple bright without overpowering them. The flavour is slightly more neutral than Sun Drop but the carbonation effect on texture is nearly identical.
Use 1 cup for every 1 cup of Sun Drop
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Alternative
Citrus-flavoured sparkling water (e.g. lemon or lime)
Unsweetened citrus sparkling water can stand in if you want to reduce sweetness, though it will produce a less sweet, more tart dump cake. For a blueberry and pineapple dump cake the reduced sugar may require a small addition of 2–3 tablespoons of sugar to compensate.
Use 1 cup for every 1 cup of Sun Drop, and consider adding 2–3 tbsp of sugar to offset reduced sweetness
What is Sun Drop called in other countries?
| Country | Name |
|---|---|
| United States | Sun Drop |
Common names for Sun Drop
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